City of Stoke on Trent

Senior Engineer Highway Development
(level 11) – £33,136 to £36,153

This is an exciting opportunity to develop in this role within the council’s Transport Policy and Planning Team. The post will enable the holder to play a key role in advising on highway matters relating to planning applications.

We are looking for an ambitious person who can demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding of transport planning policies and issues. You should also have a breadth of knowledge in the areas of highway development control, transport planning, traffic engineering or highway design.

You will have suitable experience and qualifications and be able to work with internal and external stakeholders to assess the highway implications of development proposals and coordinate the delivery of related highway schemes. You will have responsibility for the negotiation of section 38 and 278 agreements, and will be required to providing evidence at Public Inquiries.

Stoke-on-Trent is one of the country’s most liveable cities, with affordable housing, a large amount of parks and greenspaces, and a thriving social scene, and is easily accessible to major cities and stunning countryside.

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For further information about this job please contact Brian Edwards -Team Manager Transport Policy and Planning on (01782) 233761.

Closing dates: 11 October 2018.

A DBS check will be undertaken to protect the children and adults of Stoke on Trent.
For all posts dealing with children, references will be sought before interviews.

We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Hearing impaired applicants are welcome to telephone 01782 236919 (Minicom).