Highway Engineer - Development Management

About the role

Hillingdon Council is looking for a Development Management Highway Officer to join our Transport Planning and Development Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping development across one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs. You will provide expert highway and transport advice on planning applications, helping ensure that new developments are safe, sustainable and support the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

Representing the Highway Authority, you will assess development proposals and provide advice on highway capacity, road safety, parking, accessibility and wider transport impacts. You will work closely with developers, planning colleagues and stakeholders to identify solutions, negotiate improvements and ensure developments contribute positively to the borough.

You will:

• Review and assess planning applications from a highway and transport perspective
• Provide professional advice on development proposals and pre-application enquiries
• Assess transport impacts, technical documents and supporting information
• Negotiate improvements, planning conditions and developer contributions
• Support Section 106 agreements and highway works delivered through Section 278 and Section 38 agreements
• Work collaboratively with developers, internal teams and external partners
• Prepare reports, provide advice to Members and present information at committees where required
• Support transport projects, policy development and wider improvement initiatives

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of transport planning, development management and the relationship between new developments and the highway network.

You will bring:

• Knowledge and experience of land use planning and transport planning principles
• Understanding of relevant planning policies, legislation and technical guidance
• Experience reviewing technical information and providing professional recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence negotiating with developers and working with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently

Experience with highway agreements, transport assessments or development management processes would be beneficial.

• A varied and rewarding role influencing development across the borough
• Opportunities to work on complex and high‑profile schemes
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
• Flexible and modern working arrangements

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full‑time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Hillingdon is London’s second largest borough, combining thriving town centres, suburban communities, rural areas and nationally significant transport connections including Heathrow Airport.

With continued growth and investment across the borough, this is an…