Engineer (Highways) - #2195541

Highways Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Temp
Location: Manchester
Salary: £22.89 per hour

We are seeking a Highways Engineer to support the assessment and management of planning applications across a large and complex urban highways network. This is an excellent opportunity for a Highways Engineer with development control experience to play a key role in shaping high-quality infrastructure outcomes across housing, education, leisure and commercial developments.

Day-to-day of the role

• Assess planning applications and condition discharge submissions in line with relevant legislation, policy and technical guidance.
• Manage your own caseload of applications, including major strategic developments, and provide clear technical responses.
• Offer specialist highways advice to planning colleagues and other internal stakeholders.
• Engage in pre-application discussions with developers, providing technical guidance and influencing positive outcomes.
• Review design information, transport reports and supporting documents to ensure quality and compliance.
• Negotiate with developers to secure new or improved highway infrastructure through appropriate legal agreements and planning conditions.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, including public sector partners, developers and transport bodies.
• Support colleagues at committee meetings and assist with wider stakeholder engagement where required.
• Contribute to the review and update of local highways policies and technical guidance.
• Plan and manage your own CPD, keeping up to date with industry standards and best practice expected of a Highways Engineer.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in highways development control, planning application assessment or a similar highways engineering role.
• Strong understanding of highways legislation, planning policy and transport-related guidance.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and deliver accurate technical assessments to deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence in negotiation and influencing outcomes.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, reports and design submissions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in ICT systems and the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or an MSc in a relevant engineering discipline with suitable post-qualification experience, or full membership of a relevant professional institution with appropriate experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile development and infrastructure schemes.
• Exposure to major city-wide transport and highways projects.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity/paternity benefits.
• Access to a dedicated Reed consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.

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