Development Management Engineer - Highways and Development Planning Location: Ardleigh, Essex Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £40,000- £45,000 Contact: Patrick Gray (Contact Details below) - Infrastructure and Transportation Recruiter Are you a skilled highways engineer with a passion for development planning, technical assurance, and stakeholder engagement? We''re representing a well-established highways services provider currently looking to expand their Development Management team within a long-term, local authority highways contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the technical review and delivery of developer-led highway schemes, ensuring compliance with national standards and local planning conditions. If you''re someone who enjoys balancing technical detail with public-facing collaboration, this role offers the challenge and long-term opportunity you''re looking for. Key Responsibilities: Support the Highway Authority in reviewing planning applications and development proposals Provide technical approval for highway designs submitted by developers and consultants Ensure schemes meet planning conditions, safety standards, and legal obligations Liaise with internal design teams, planning authorities, developers, and contractors Chair and attend meetings, respond to site and design queries, and guide projects from planning to completion Requirements: Degree, HNC or equivalent experience in Civil or Highways Engineering (essential) Solid k