Brackenberry

Development Control Engineer

Brackenberry  •  £24 - £32/hr  •  Barnet, GB (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Barnet to assist with the appointment of a Development Control Engineer, on a 12-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.41 - £32.20 per hour

Summary:

An experienced Development Control Engineer is required to support highways development control activities, including assessing planning applications, managing highway agreements and ensuring new highway infrastructure is delivered to the required standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess highway and transport impacts of planning applications
  • Manage Section 38, Section 278 and Section 184 applications and agreements
  • Review and approve highway designs and technical submissions
  • Negotiate with developers, consultants and legal representatives
  • Conduct site inspections and monitor highway works
  • Support highway adoption and asset management

Qualifications:

  • ONC/HNC in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related discipline

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience
  • Significant experience with Section 38 and Section 278 schemes
  • Strong knowledge of highways legislation, policies and standards
  • Experience supervising contractors and monitoring highway works
  • Experience in highways development management or civil engineering
  • Full UK driving licence or ability to travel throughout the borough

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Brackenberry

About Brackenberry

At Brackenberry, we specialize in providing high-quality staffing solutions for local authorities and the UK public sector. Our mission is simple: to connect skilled professionals with organizations that make a difference. With years of experience in public sector recruitment, we understand the unique challenges faced by local authorities.

That’s why we go beyond simply filling vacancies—we take the time to understand the needs of both employers and candidates, ensuring the right fit every time.

We pride ourselves on our efficiency, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Whether you're an organization looking for reliable, pre-vetted talent or a professional seeking a meaningful role, Brackenberry is here to support you at every step.

Let’s build the future of public service—together.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2021
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