Highway engineer - development management

Hillingdon Council Development Management Highway Officer

Hillingdon Council is looking for a Development Management Highway Officer to join our Transport Planning and Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping development across one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs.

About the role

You will provide expert highway and transport advice on planning applications, helping ensure that new developments are safe, sustainable and support the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

Representing the Highway Authority, you will assess development proposals and provide advice on highway capacity, road safety, parking, accessibility and wider transport impacts. You will work closely with developers, planning colleagues and stakeholders to identify solutions, negotiate improvements and ensure developments contribute positively to the borough.

You Will:

• Review and assess planning applications from a highway and transport perspective
• Provide professional advice on development proposals and pre‑application enquiries
• Assess transport impacts, technical documents and supporting information
• Negotiate improvements, planning conditions and developer contributions
• Support Section 106 agreements and highway works delivered through Section 278 and Section 38 agreements
• Work collaboratively with developers, internal teams and external partners
• Prepare reports, provide advice to Members and present information at committees where required
• Support transport projects, policy development and wider improvement initiatives

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of transport planning, development management and the relationship between new developments and the highway network.

• Knowledge and experience of land use planning and transport planning principles
• Understanding of relevant planning policies, legislation and technical guidance
• Experience reviewing technical information and providing professional recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence negotiating with developers and working with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Experience with highway agreements, transport assessments or development management processes would be beneficial

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding role influencing development across the borough
• Opportunities to work on complex and high‑profile schemes
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
• Flexible and modern working arrangements

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.