Highways Development Control EngineerLocation: Manchester (M60)Hybrid: Yes (2 days in office, flexible on which days)Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (37hrs per week)Pay: £40.00-£50.00ph paid weekly via umbrellaDuration: Ongoing Contract – Long Term with no end date in sightResponsibilities of the role include:Undertaking the role of Engineer / Planning Application Assessor within the Highways Development Control Team. The role holder will assess planning applications (including Condition Discharge submissions) under relevant legislation, policy and guidance and will provide technical responses.Manage their own caseload of diverse planning applications including strategic major developments, providing high quality technical responses and maintaining communication with the Planning Authority.Be a senior support to the team and point of reference for colleagues across Highways and the wider Council.Undertake stakeholder support and influence / negotiation with both private and public clients, external stakeholders, including Transport for Greater Manchester and developers, supporting with the management of relationships, providing advice and feedback.Quality assurance – undertaking technical reviews of design information and reports.Engage developers with pre-application discussions, offering technical guidance and influencing outcomes.Provide input into review/updates to local highway policies and technical guidance.Provide impartial advice and negotiate with developers to secure new/improved highways infrastructure to be secured by appropriate legal highway agreements and planning conditions.Maintain a close working relationship with the Planning Team and wider Highways Service.Technical Requirements:Significant experience of working within a highways environment - with a background in Development Control including the review of/input into planning submissions either as a technical assessor or Transport & Highways Consultant/Planner, andMust hold a minimum of a HNC / Degree in a relevant Planning /Highways discipline.Chartered/Incorporated Engineer or Membership of a relevant Institution would be advantageous.