Assistant Engineer - Development Approvals (6-Month Contract) Location: Leicester Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) A busy Development Approvals team is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide technical review of developers' highway design submissions under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act. This role focuses on ensuring submissions meet local and national standards, supporting the senior design engineer, and helping reduce backlog. Key Responsibilities: Review adoptable road designs and associated infrastructure for compliance. Liaise with developers' consultants to achieve approvable submissions. Attend site meetings and contribute to reports and technical documentation. Support preparation for a new pre-submission technical advice service.Skills & Experience: Experience in technical approval of highway or civil engineering designs. Knowledge of S38, S278, or similar developer-led processes. Strong report-writing and communication skills; able to work independently. Relevant civil engineering/construction qualifications desirable; practical experience essential.We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to. ...