Senior Engineer Transport and Development – Network Strategy (Highways)
Grade - M
Salary: £42,503 to £46,549
Contract Type – permanent – full time
Location: Hybrid working with the expectation to visit County Hall or other Area Highway Offices/Depots when required
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer Transport & Development to join our Network Strategy Team within our Highways and Transportation service, as part of a professional and dedicated Engineering team.
Our team
Our Transport and Development Team sits within the Network Strategy Group of the Highways and Transportation service. We deliver the County Council’s Highways Development Management service, which leads on the delivery of new roads and highway improvements associated with new commercial and residential housing developments and responding to significant and strategic planning applications on behalf of the County council as the local highway authority.
The Team also manage developer funded highway works necessary for developers to bring forward their developments, mainly through the Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements process including the use of Advance Payment Code procedures and input into the CIL process within North Yorkshire.
The role
As one of our Senior Engineers, you will deliver the highways development management service including the supervision and mentoring of a number of Transport & Development Engineers and Highways Officers. You will also provide professional advice and direction on development and transportation issues to others involved in delivering the service in the Transport and Development team and colleagues throughout the Business Unit.
What you will bring
To be successful, you will hold a HND/HNC in an appropriate discipline and/or significant relevant experience. You will have detailed knowledge of current guidance and legislation regarding highways development management, developer funded highway works and the Planning process, have knowledge of highway design issues including Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)and Manual for Streets.
You must have exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate technical information to non-specialists as well as the ability to problem solve and find practical solutions through creativity and innovative thinking. Excellent organisation skills are a must.
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 24 days rising to 33 days per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Up to 10 days extra leave can be purchased at any time & you can also bank your additional time as flexi, find the right balance that works for you with our hybrid working. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution from NYCC. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Payroll Pay: salary sacrifice schemes such as: Car scheme, Salary Finance, Cycle to work, Technology. Spread the cost from your monthly salary.
Contact and apply
If you would like to learn more about our fantastic opportunity please contact contact Keith Jameson on 01609 532831 for an informal conversation.
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Key dates
Closing date: Sunday 29th January 2023
Interview date: week commencing 6th February 2023
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