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Development Management Engineer

Our client, a highways contractor in Essex, is looking for a talented and motivated Development Management Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the Essex Highways contract with Essex County Council.
 
In this key position, you'll take the lead on reviewing and overseeing highway schemes linked to development proposals, ensuring all developer-led infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and adoptability.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure that makes a lasting impact.
 
What You'll Do

·Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and technical standards.
·Oversee the completion of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements on time and to standard.
·Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers.
·Manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption.
·Build strong working relationships with developers, consultants, councillors, and external agencies.

What you need to do now:
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
 
Footnote:
 
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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Project Director - Client Side, Development Management

Greenwich, London

18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Immediate Start

The purpose of the role is to act as the development client for a large residential scheme in Southeast London.

The project director needs the experience, skill and resilience to balance a wide range of priorities, including:

• Dealing empathetically and pragmatically with residents’ concerns and requirements, including co-ordination and providing direction as appropriate through the relevant community engagement/resident liaison channels. Being a visible presence on site, including at resident briefings.
• Overseeing the construction contractor’s work in a way that enables the remediation to be completed efficiently, safely, to the highest quality standards and in accordance with the agreed budget and schedule.
• Clearly communicating progress to and resolving issues and risks with a varied group of stakeholders including leaseholders, resident tenants, the board of the development business, the construction team that is performing the remedial works, designers, engineers and other consultants, insurers and lawyers. This will include preparing and presenting regular reports to the Board providing progress updates on progress, variations, stakeholder engagement and legal and insurance matters.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Act as the client representative to ensure the successful and timely conclusion of remediation works in a live residential environment.
• Engage with the on-site technical and construction teams to ensure that relationships between client, contractor, other project parties and residents are positive, productive, considerate, collaborative and inclusive. Champion rational, evidence based decision-making and problem-solving.
• Manage the project management and appointed communication teams in the engagement, consultation and communication with individual leaseholders, renters and affordable housing providers and tenants.
• Lead the sourcing, leasing and occupation of temporary rehousing decant and recant options and programme, taking account of the contractors’ phased rolling repair vacant possession and remediation requirements and assessing impacts of further discovery and variations in properties.
• Engage with in-house and external commercial and legal advisors to mitigate business commercial, insurance and contractual risk.
• Work with in-house legal to prepare, negotiate, agree and execute settlement agreements with individual leaseholders.
• Oversee the identification and provision of the project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation.
• Be an active champion of safety first. Exhibit visible safety behaviours and use safety moments and health safety and wellbeing framework consistently.
• Own and shape the project programme, ensuring it is comprehensive, logical, up-to-date and is understood by all of the relevant stakeholders. Identify and mitigate the impact of risks and challenges, formalising project changes within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that the contractor has robust quality systems in place and that the operation of the systems is monitored in line with service excellence principles.
• Manage and track project changes, progressing and formalising changes within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained and that the requisite approvals are obtained for the works.
• Ensure handover documentation is provided, reviewed and approved in a timely manner prior to practical completion.
• Work in partnership with the client’s estate management service provider to ensure local problems are resolved and that communication with all residents and commercial leaseholders is regular and effective.

You’ll need to have:

• Substantial previous experience in a project management and estate asset management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
• Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
• Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card.
• Experience of working client-side for a residential developer/developer-contractor.
• Highly developed communication, presentation and project planning skills. Able to work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of technical, construction, tenant, legal and finance stakeholders.
• Successful track record of project management (including residential schemes with a construction value of £20-£50m+) and of delivering to agreed budgets in a controlled and transparent manner. Able to work to clearly defined timescales and to identify and mitigate risk.
• Proven understanding of project and construction management methodologies and practices (including construction schedule management).
• Excellent management and negotiation skills.

You’ll also have:

• Deep expertise in the residential development sector including client-side project or construction management experience. Able to think as the client and act in a proactive, autonomous fashion.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date technical grasp of health and safety executive (HSE) rules and residential development sector market regulations relevant to the project (in particular, the building safety act 2022).
• Highly emotionally intelligent.
• Experience of collaborating with lawyers and insurers including dispute resolution and cost recovery processes.
• Naturally, obviously and always inclusive.
• Effective at partnering with others to achieve shared performance goals.
• Comfortable taking charge and providing guidance, direction and coordination as client.
• Uses empathy to influence and manage issues about which residents are sensitive.
• Rational and evidence-based problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-aware: understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks input and support where appropriate.

If you are interested in this role please confirm your interest by sending a CV to

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical review and delivery oversight of highway schemes linked to development proposals.

This role requires experience in engineering design, legal process navigation, and stakeholder liaison to ensure developer infrastructure is safe, compliant, and adoptable by the Highway Authority.

• Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs ensuring alignment with planning obligations and technical standards.
• Ensure planning obligations and legal adoption processes (S38, S278) are completed accurately and on time.
• Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers.
• Instruct and manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption (e.g., Section 38/278).
• Coordinate with developers, consultants, councillors, and external agencies.
• Provide timely advice on highway issues to public and elected members.
• Liaise with planners, developers, consultants, and district engineers to resolve technical queries.

Essential

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field, with relevant highway experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical approval of developer highway schemes.
• Working knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and relevant legislation.
• Being able to demonstrate good project management experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of national guidance, legislation and regulations relating to design and implementation of highway schemes. In particular, expertise in the Highway Act 1980 is required
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety legislation such as CDM 2015 Regulations
• Conversant with Microsoft applications - Word, Excel and Power Point
• Full UK driving licence (site visits and inspections required)

• Lead two development management area teams, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused function responsible for determining planning and relevant applications.
li>Support the Service Manager Development Management in overseeing the Development Management Service and guide area teams in planning application determinations, coordinating with internal and external consultees.
• Manage applications from pre-application stage to implementation and compliance, adhering to the Council’s constitution and delegation scheme.
< i>Lead and manage teams to surpass Government and local performance targets, optimize income through application fees, and implement organizational, policy, and legislative changes.
• Serve as the lead professional officer at Area Planning Committees, supporting sound planning decisions that align with Development Plans and corporate objectives such as climate change and affordable housing delivery.
• Deputize for the Service Manager Development Management and Head of Planning, providing support and advice on a range of management issues and complex applications.
• Ensure reports and recommendations comply with legal and corporate procedures, addressing objections and weighing planning considerations against policies.
• Attend and present reports at Area Planning Committee meetings, addressing questions from members and interested parties.
• Oversee the functioning of two Area Planning Committees, maintaining the confidence of committee members through briefings and training.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries, hearings, and court, providing expert evidence on applications and handling complaints and investigations.
• Directly manage and mentor Principal Planning Officers and their teams, addressing performance and welfare issues.

• In-depth knowledge of statutory planning regulations and related environmental legislation.
• Experience in local authority planning services, development management, and team leadership.
• Proven ability to design and implement service transformation processes.
• Experience leading and developing large teams and service areas, with a focus on performance management.
• Expertise in providing professional advice on complex applications to planning committees.
• Strategic input experience in place-based policy development and strategy.
• Experience giving evidence at Public Inquiries and Development Plan Examinations.
• Proficiency in handling customer complaints and inquiries.
• A degree in planning, geography, or a related field, and Chartered membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
• Management qualification ILM 5 or higher, with evidence of continual professional development.
• Strong advisory skills for guiding senior management and elected members on complex planning issues.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience, with the ability to engage effectively with the public, stakeholders, and elected representatives.
• Attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical review and delivery oversight of highway schemes linked to development proposals.

This role requires experience in engineering design, legal process navigation, and stakeholder liaison to ensure developer infrastructure is safe, compliant, and adoptable by the Highway Authority.

• Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs ensuring alignment with planning obligations and technical standards.
• Ensure planning obligations and legal adoption processes (S38, S278) are completed accurately and on time.
• Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers.
• Instruct and manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption (e.g., Section 38/278).
• Coordinate with developers, consultants, councillors, and external agencies.
• Provide timely advice on highway issues to public and elected members.
• Liaise with planners, developers, consultants, and district engineers to resolve technical queries.

Essential

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field, with relevant highway experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical approval of developer highway schemes.
• Working knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and relevant legislation.
• Being able to demonstrate good project management experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of national guidance, legislation and regulations relating to design and implementation of highway schemes. In particular, expertise in the Highway Act 1980 is required
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety legislation such as CDM 2015 Regulations
• Conversant with Microsoft applications - Word, Excel and Power Point
• Full UK driving licence (site visits and inspections required)

• Lead two development management area teams, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused function responsible for determining planning and relevant applications.
li>Support the Service Manager Development Management in overseeing the Development Management Service and guide area teams in planning application determinations, coordinating with internal and external consultees.
• Manage applications from pre-application stage to implementation and compliance, adhering to the Council’s constitution and delegation scheme.
< i>Lead and manage teams to surpass Government and local performance targets, optimize income through application fees, and implement organizational, policy, and legislative changes.
• Serve as the lead professional officer at Area Planning Committees, supporting sound planning decisions that align with Development Plans and corporate objectives such as climate change and affordable housing delivery.
• Deputize for the Service Manager Development Management and Head of Planning, providing support and advice on a range of management issues and complex applications.
• Ensure reports and recommendations comply with legal and corporate procedures, addressing objections and weighing planning considerations against policies.
• Attend and present reports at Area Planning Committee meetings, addressing questions from members and interested parties.
• Oversee the functioning of two Area Planning Committees, maintaining the confidence of committee members through briefings and training.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries, hearings, and court, providing expert evidence on applications and handling complaints and investigations.
• Directly manage and mentor Principal Planning Officers and their teams, addressing performance and welfare issues.

• In-depth knowledge of statutory planning regulations and related environmental legislation.
• Experience in local authority planning services, development management, and team leadership.
• Proven ability to design and implement service transformation processes.
• Experience leading and developing large teams and service areas, with a focus on performance management.
• Expertise in providing professional advice on complex applications to planning committees.
• Strategic input experience in place-based policy development and strategy.
• Experience giving evidence at Public Inquiries and Development Plan Examinations.
• Proficiency in handling customer complaints and inquiries.
• A degree in planning, geography, or a related field, and Chartered membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
• Management qualification ILM 5 or higher, with evidence of continual professional development.
• Strong advisory skills for guiding senior management and elected members on complex planning issues.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience, with the ability to engage effectively with the public, stakeholders, and elected representatives.
• Attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.