Greater London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£35,000 - £74,999
FULLTIME
Development Control Officer
£39,855 - £50,574 per annum
About Us
We are Newham, we have a radical vision to build a better and brighter future for our residents. We are five miles east of the City of London and changing rapidly. Our part of east London is booming. By building a fairer Newham, we are supporting our residents to reach their potential and thrive.
We are committed to improving the health outcomes of our residents and to addressing the Climate Emergency by enabling more sustainable transport, If you are passionate about delivering real change through the most impactful sustainable transport projects, in a supportive and professional environment, then Newham is the place for you.
To achieve our promises to residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. We have an ambitious programme of sustainable transport projects in the borough and are now seeking enthusiastic applicants for roles in the Highways and Sustainable Transport team, which is part of the council's Environment and Sustainable Transport directorate.
There are a number of roles available and each one will be pivotal to the council delivering a wide range of civil engineering, traffic management and green infrastructure projects from feasibility, design, and consultation right up to the implementation stage, and monitoring and evaluation. We are able to offer working arrangements that will enhance your work/life balance including remote and at home working no matter where you are currently based.
About You
Working in a varied and fast paced environment, you will use your existing knowledge and experience to support service delivery in a range of interesting and challenging roles.
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience working in a busy Highways and Transport environment with excellent technical and professional knowledge of the service area and experience of dealing with developers, contractors, Elected Members, the general public and other external stakeholders.
You will be involved in some of the most significant and ambitious service initiatives the sector has to offer which could include the Silvertown Tunnel. Your work will also contribute to the development of a new Long Term Transport Strategy for Newham.
The role would suit a candidate with at least two to three years’ experience in the relevant field which include a good understanding of the issues relating to the highway consents, highway adoption processes and procedures, dealing with all aspects of S38 and S278 Agreements and to ensure that the technical submissions accord with Council standards.
The successful candidates will either lead on or assist with (depending on experience), the delivery of a variety of schemes which are helping to shape Newham as it undergoes major transformation with a massive development programme.
To apply for these roles, you will have the knowledge, experience and skills to work in a pressurised environment, both on your own and within a team, to deliver effective schemes to tight deadlines.
You will also be seeking to gain experience and develop your career, with a view to becoming a Chartered Engineer in due course. The Highways and Traffic Team consists of many highly experienced and motivated engineers with a strong ethos for mentoring staff to help with their development.
If you are interested and ideally have a qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, we want to hear from you.
Please view JD here
Closing date for the application is 14th March 2025.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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