Job Description

Transport Development Engineer

Main purpose of the job
• To formulate the Highway Authority’s response to consultations on planning
applications for medium and large development proposals
• To agree design principles for new development
• To manage the work of the Transport Planning Engineers and Technicians
• To formulate the Highway Authority's response on Local Plans
• To work with colleagues to develop town wide transport plans including proposals for
suitable schemes in those locations.
Typical responsibilities of a role at this level
• To receive and make recommendations to District Councils as Planning Authorities
on pre application enquiries and formal planning applications on which the County
Council as Highway Authority has been consulted for the development of residential
and industrial estates.
• To negotiate with developers, agents, individual applicants or the local planning
authorities as appropriate to achieve solutions which overcome highway concerns
relating to proposed development.
• To advise on proposals for agreements under section 38 of the highways act, to
negotiate solutions on such matters as road layout, junction design, footpath and
cycleway links, drainage and street lighting and to ensure that the proposed layouts
which are to be adopted as public highways, comply with approved standards and
best advice.
• To advise on proposals for agreements under section 106 of the Town and Country
Planning Act for the layout of roads which are to be adopted as public highways.
• To advise on proposals for agreements under sections 278 of the highways act for
improvement works within existing public highways, under section 38 for dedication
of highways and under section 116 for the stopping up of highways.
• To manage a small team of engineers and technicians to deliver timely responses to
local planning authorities in respect of highway comments relating to planning
applications.
• To liaise with Transport Strategy Technical Team to ensure satisfactory execution of
section 38 & 278 agreements in respect of compliance with layout.
• To contribute to the development of town wide transport plans that deliver the
strategic objectives of Suffolk County Councils Local Transport Plan
About the team
The Transport Strategy team is part of the Strategic Development division, helping to
deliver growth in Suffolk. The team is responsible for:
• Developing transport policy, including the Local Transport Plan
• Securing funding, and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives
• Development management, ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway
terms to support Suffolk’s growth ambitions.
What you will be expected to deliver in the role
• Reviewing medium and large planning applications (e.g. medium/large scale housing
and industrial/commercial developments to assess the impact on the highway
• Analyse detailed Transport Assessments and identify necessary improvements to
Suffolk's road and transport infrastructure.
• To advise on proposals for agreements under section 38 of the Highways Act, to
negotiate solutions on such matters as road layout, junction design, footpath and
cycleway links, drainage and street lighting and to ensure that the proposed layouts
comply with approved standards and best practice advice.
• To advise on proposals for agreements under section 106 of the Town and Country
Planning Act for the layout of roads which are to be adopted as public highways.
• To advise on proposals for agreements under sections 278 of the highways act for
improvement works within existing public highways, under section 38 for dedication
of highways and under section 116 for the stopping up of highways.
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• To liaise with the Transport Strategy Technical Team to ensure satisfactory
execution of section 38 and 278 agreements in respect of compliance with agreed
layouts .
• Develop town wide plans within geographical area of responsibility. This will require
an understanding of SCC’s LTP priorities and objectives in order to put together
proposals for transport related improvements for inclusion on future programmes of
work.
• To represent the Highway Authority at Public Inquiries, public meetings, Planning
Committee meetings and masterplan/vison groups as appropriate
• Prepare and maintain relevant policies and procedures relating to areas of work.
• Manage the pre-app process for area of work engaged.
• Manage own work and that of others (engineers/technicians) in a small team.
Although this list provides examples of what you will be doing it’s not intended to be
exhaustive and you will have personal objectives linked to our People Plans and Strategies
that will be discussed and agreed with your line manager when you start
Person Profile – what you will bring to the team
Qualifications and professional memberships
1. Relevant degree or equivalent.
2. Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience and knowledge
Values and personal qualities
1. Needs to be reliable and trustworthy in order to deliver and maintain against the
objectives of the organisation and team.
2. A passion to promote inclusive growth without detrimental compromise on the Highway
network.
3. Remains patient and calm to maintain a position which may be unpopular or
controversial in challenging situations such as public meetings.
4. Works with drive and commitment with a variety of different people in order to deliver the
best possible outcome for the organisation.
5. Is creative and enthusiastic in their approach to their work.
Specialist knowledge skills and experience
Essential
1. High level understanding of all aspects of highway design and construction and relevant
sections of Highways Act
2. Detailed knowledge of section 38 and 278 agreement process
3. Significant experience in interpreting complex transport assessments and responding to
developers/consultants
4. Capable of representing the team at meetings with internal and external organisations
(as appropriate) to provide expert advice in area of work, sometimes in challenging
circumstances