Description
We are seeking a Senior Engineer Highway Development to join our Highways Team at Southwark Council. You will work on huge schemes that will define not just London, but the careers of those entrusted with them too.
As a Senior Engineer Highway Development, you will contribute to the overall Highway Authority's response to planning enquiries and applications ensuring that suitable arrangements are put in place to mitigate any adverse effects and maximise street scene improvement. You will also ensure that all highway projects are dealt with, from developers and others, and meet the council's highway design standards by managing their progress through design review process, ensuring a high quality of public realm.
The salary for this role is GBP 51,831 - 59,394 per year.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the Highway Authority response to planning enquiries and applications
- Managing development control projects of a significant nature
- Ensuring that all highway projects meet the council's highway design standards
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
- Detailed knowledge of the current street scene and transport legislation
- Experience of producing technical reports and working well within a team in delivering highway solutions
We offer a range of benefits, further information can be found at https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/.
This vacancy is subject to the Council's redeployment arrangements. Eligible redeployees will be considered first, and the vacancy may be withdrawn if a suitable redeployee is appointed.
The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2026 at 23:59. Interviews will be held on 9th December 2026.
We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.