Engineering Team Manager (Transportation & Highways Development)
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £51,802 to £54,972 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC475 |
Summary
Post Ref: CC475
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate 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 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 ensuring that legal agreements are entered into for Section 38, 106 and 278 agreements and that commuted sums are secured in accordance with the Councils commuted sums policy and that commuted sums are secured.
You will 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.
An appreciation of traffic modelling programmes is required.
You will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills, experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members plus extensive experience in Highway Development Control.
Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 21st August 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
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.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate 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 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 ensuring that legal agreements are entered into for Section 38, 106 and 278 agreements and that commuted sums are secured in accordance with the Councils commuted sums policy and that commuted sums are secured.
You will 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.
An appreciation of traffic modelling programmes is required.
You will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills, experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members plus extensive experience in Highway Development Control.
Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 21st August 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
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.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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