Transportation and Highway Development Engineer
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,771 to £45,091 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC651 |
Summary
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 that commuted sums are secured in accordance with the Council’s commuted sums policy and that commuted sums are secured.
You will be occasionally 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.
Closing Date: Sunday, 15th March 2026
Interviews: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
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.
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 that commuted sums are secured in accordance with the Council’s commuted sums policy and that commuted sums are secured.
You will be occasionally 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.
Closing Date: Sunday, 15th March 2026
Interviews: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
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.
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