Principal Engineer â Highways Dev Management
Principal Engineer â Highways Dev Management
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Job Description
Job Title:Principal Engineer- Highways Development Management
Salary:per annum
Grade:G
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week
The Highways Department is responsible for the development and implementation of a range of key transport related projects and policies ranging from development of Thurrocks Local Plan through to highways improvement schemes to development of key transport policy
The post is within the Highways Development Management that is responsible for:
- The development and implementation of new transport infrastructure schemes
- The development of the future highway improvement programme for the Local Plan
- Transportation Policy development
- Planning advice for new development
The post holder will join a busy and dynamic working environment as Principal Engineer responsible for the leading of a team to fulfil the delivery of key targets. Ensuring development proposals take place with adequate transport infrastructure to enable continued growth and compliance with the Councils corporate objectives and policies.
About the Role
As aPrincipal Engineer you willbe responsible for:
- The management of the Highways Development Team
- Providing expert advice for planning service
- Highways adoptions
- Development of Highways & Transport related Policy
WhatWereLooking For
Werelooking for someone who has:
- Ability to assess complex reports and Transport Assessments
- Provide expert advice both verbally and in written form
- At least 5 years experience at a senior level of Transport planning and/or development management
Essential qualifications:Relevant vocational qualifications (MSc / BEng / BSc / HNC and HND or equivalent)
DBS Check:not required
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only):28th August 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External):7th September 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:
Matthew Ford - Transport Development Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
