Transportation and Highway Development Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for two exceptional candidates who can work with internal and external clients to assess the transport and highways elements of proposed developments and support economic growth in Calderdale. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Highways and Engineering service to look for opportunities to maximise the benefits of our own programmes of work. You will work within a supportive environment and report directly to the Transportation and Highways Development Manager.

• Provide advice on the implications of proposed development in terms of compliance with local, regional and national policies and plans to ensure integration of land use and transport planning, and ensure that sustainable and maintainable solutions are developed.
• Identify opportunities for Section 38, 106 and 278 agreements and secure commuted sums in accordance with the Council's commuted sums policy.
• Occasionally represent the Council at Planning Committee and Planning Appeals, drafting relevant statements and evidence to required timescales and quality.
• Visit sites, attend site meetings, and hold a full driving licence.
• Appreciate traffic modelling programmes.

• Excellent management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Desirable experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members, and experience in Highway Development Control.
• Willingness to train if some skills are lacking.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Please note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

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As part of our Vision () we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale.

We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.