Transportation and Highway Development Engineer

Calderdale Safety Partnership; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Halifax seeks a Transportation and Highway Development Engineer to assess transport elements of developments and support economic growth. Key responsibilities include compliance advice, identification of agreements, and representation at Planning Committees. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a driving licence. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Highway Development Control is desirable.
• Willingness to train if lacking some skills.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assess transport and highways elements of proposed developments.
• Provide advice on compliance with local, regional, and national policies.
• Identify opportunities for Section 38, 106 and 278 agreements.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committee and Planning Appeals.
• Visit sites and attend site meetings.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Traffic modelling

Job description

Transportation and Highway Development Engineer

Post Ref: CC651

We are looking for two exceptional candidates who can work with internal and external clients to assess the transport and highways elements of proposed developments and support economic growth in Calderdale. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Highways and Engineering service to look for opportunities to maximise the benefits of our own programmes of work. You will work within a supportive environment and report directly to the Transportation and Highways Development Manager.

You will provide advice on the implications of proposed development in terms of compliance with local, regional and national policies and plans to ensure integration of land use and transport planning. You will also ensure that sustainable and maintainable solutions are developed.

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for Section 38, 106 and 278 agreements and ensuring that commuted sums are secured in accordance with the Council’s commuted sums policy.

You will occasionally be required to represent the Council at Planning Committee and Planning Appeals, ensuring that all relevant statements and evidence are drafted to required timescales and quality. You will be required to visit sites, attend site meetings, and hold a full driving licence.

An appreciation of traffic modelling programmes is required.

You will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills. It is desirable that you have experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members and experience in Highway Development Control. However, we are willing to train the right candidate if any of the above skills are lacking.

The post-holder can work flexibly from home and the office.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Interviews: 13th January 2026

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.