Job Description:

Halton Borough Council is recruiting for an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to provide professional leadership, specialist advice and guidance across a range of highways and development control matters.

Working closely with the Service Manager, you will play a key role in leading the Council's highways development control process, providing expert technical advice and ensuring that highway infrastructure proposals meet the required standards and support the Council's wider objectives.

As Principal Highways Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading responses to planning application consultations and providing specialist advice on modelling and highway scheme design.
• Evaluating infrastructure design and construction proposals submitted to the Council by developers, contractors and other third parties.
• Leading, managing, coordinating and implementing the highways development control process.
• Preparing briefs and assisting with the supervision and management of consultants undertaking contracted work on behalf of the Council.
• Consulting and liaising with elected Members, partner organisations, stakeholders and members of the public on matters relating to the service.
• Working closely with internal and external colleagues to ensure effective coordination of maintenance schemes with a cross-boundary and City Region reach.
• Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and professional practices.
• Preparing clear and concise reports for submission to Management Team, Executive Board and Policy & Performance Boards.
• Representing the service at meetings, hearings and court in relation to highways matters.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.
• Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade of the role.

We are looking for an experienced highways professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide authoritative advice across complex highways and development control matters.

You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with elected Members, developers, consultants, partner organisations and the public.

You will also need to demonstrate:

• Significant experience working within a highways engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of highways legislation, standards and practices.
• Experience of highways development control and planning application consultations.
• The ability to assess and advise on highway modelling, infrastructure design and construction proposals.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of managing or supervising consultants and external contractors.
• The ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A professional and proactive approach, with the confidence to provide specialist technical advice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highways professional to take on a senior role within a local authority environment, working on a varied portfolio of development, infrastructure and highways projects.

The role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility while ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.

Connect2Halton is the dedicated recruitment partner for Halton Borough Council, supporting the Council with its temporary, contract, casual and agency recruitment requirements.

Connect2Halton is part of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP, a joint venture owned by Halton Borough Council and Kent County Council. We work closely with Halton Borough Council to provide a streamlined recruitment service, connecting talented professionals with opportunities across the Council and supporting the delivery of high-quality services to the local community.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.