Teqniq is searching for a Development Engineer to work in the public sector.
36 hours per week.
3-5 months contract.
09:00-17:30
Job Description:
Purpose of the job
New housing and industrial development will generally require the provision of new roads and sewers which normally will be offered to the Council, as the Highway Authority, to adopt under Sections 38/278 of the Highways Act 1980. Developments will invariably require works to existing highways and these need to be licensed and controlled using section 278 of the Highways Act. The main purpose of the post is to ensure the developer’s proposals meet the Council’s requirements and that the works are built in accordance with the agreed terms and specification, and that these works are to be adequately secured under the appropriate agreement.
Principal accountabilities
1. To evaluate the developer’s proposals to ensure they meet with the Council’s technical specification and requirements for road and bridge works.
2. To negotiate and agree with the developer and/or their agent details for the proposals that will provide an enhanced and sustainable environment, ensuring that where options are available those most consistent with council policies and adopted technical standards are selected.
3. To instruct Bexley Legal Services in liaison with senior management as appropriate to ...