Development Control Officer

Development Control Officer

Posted 2 days ago by Carrington West

£40 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater London

Summary: The Highways Development Control Officer plays a crucial role in the statutory planning process by managing an increasing caseload of planning application consultations. This position involves assessing development proposals from a highways perspective and providing professional recommendations while collaborating with various stakeholders. The officer ensures compliance with relevant legislation and standards to support sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to planning application consultations within statutory deadlines using a computerised case management system.
  • Undertake technical highway assessments of development proposals.
  • Assess and review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
  • Provide clear, professional recommendations as part of the development control process.
  • Liaise with external developers, designers, and consultants.
  • Work collaboratively with internal Highways, Engineering, and Planning teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Highways and Planning legislation, policies, and standards.

Key Skills:

  • Previous experience in Highways Development Control.
  • Strong knowledge of the Highways Act and Planning legislation.
  • Local Authority experience.
  • Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and procedures.
  • Experience assessing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
  • Access to your own vehicle for travel around the borough.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Salary (Rate): £40.00/hour

City: Greater London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Highways Development Control Officer This role plays a key part in the statutory planning process, supporting the timely and effective management of an increasing caseload of planning application consultations. You will be responsible for assessing development proposals from a highways perspective, providing professional recommendations, and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable and compliant development.

  • Respond to planning application consultations within statutory deadlines using a computerised case management system.
  • Undertake technical highway assessments of development proposals.
  • Assess and review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
  • Provide clear, professional recommendations as part of the development control process.
  • Liaise with external developers, designers, and consultants.
  • Work collaboratively with internal Highways, Engineering, and Planning teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Highways and Planning legislation, policies, and standards.

Candidate Profile Essential: · Previous experience in Highways Development Control. · Strong knowledge of the Highways Act and Planning legislation. · Local Authority experience. · Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and procedures. · Experience assessing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans. · Access to your own vehicle for travel around the borough.

Desirable: · Experience managing a high volume of planning consultations. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

FOOTNOTE: Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Development Control, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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