Location: Derby Rate: £45-£50 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Contract: Initial 6-month contract Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Development Control Engineer in DerbyAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Development Control Engineer to join a Local Authority in Derby on an initial 6-month contract.The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing planning applications from a highways perspective, providing technical advice on development proposals and ensuring new developments meet relevant highway safety and design standards.You will work closely with planning officers, developers and internal highway teams to assess transport impacts and provide clear recommendations on proposed developments.The main duties of the Highway Development Control Engineer include: Assessing minor, major and strategic planning applications from a highways perspective. Reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and proposed highway access arrangements. Providing technical advice and recommendations on the highway implications of new developments. Preparing consultation responses and reports for planning applications. Assessing development-related highway works under Section 38 and Section 278 agreements. Liaising with developers, planning officers and external stakeholders. Ensuring development proposals comply with relevant highway legislation, design standards and guidance. Supporting planning appeals, committee meetings and technical discussions ..... full job details .....