Project Engineer

Overview

As a Project Engineer in the Highways Development Management team, you will provide detailed comments on planning applications as a statutory consultee, shaping transport outcomes for Staffordshire. You’ll work with Local Planning Authorities to ensure highway safety and sound transport reasoning in development proposals. The role involves GIS-driven analysis, pre-application engagement, and potential attendance at planning committees. You contribute to the delivery of the Local Transport Plan and practical street design guidance, aligning with regeneration goals.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working (office and/or home)
• career progression opportunities
• supportive team environment
• on-the-job learning and mentoring
• healthy work-life balance
• commitment to safeguarding and equality

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue comments, advice and recommendations on highway and transportation elements of planning applications
• Audit Transport Assessments and Travel Plans using GIS analysis and accessibility software
• Initiate and participate in pre-application discussions with developers for sustainable estate layouts
• Possibly attend LPA planning committees to defend consultee responses
• Prepare and give evidence in appeals and court proceedings under Town and Country Planning Acts
• Assist in implementing Development Plan Policies and the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan

Key requirements

• Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Civil Engineer or Graduate Civil Engineer, Transport Planner with postgraduate experience or HNC with post-qualification experience
• Experience with planning applications and S278/S38 agreements
• Experience working in partnerships with internal and external bodies
• Experience in adoption of new streets and off-site improvement works
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work to time and budget constraints
• Full driving licence
• ability to mentor less experienced team members

• team collaboration
• communication with diverse stakeholders
• proactive problem solving
• GIS analysis techniques
• accessibility planning software
• knowledge of current design/transport guidelines

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