Our client is seeking a Senior or Principal Highway Development Control Officer to support a busy highways service on a contract basis. The role will focus on assessing planning applications, providing highway comments and advising on the transport and infrastructure implications of proposed developments. Fully remote working may be available where required. Key Responsibilities: Reviewing planning applications and assessing their impact on the local highway network Preparing clear, accurate and well-reasoned highway development control comments Providing professional highways advice to planning teams, developers and other stakeholders Evaluating access, traffic, transport and infrastructure considerations associated with development proposals Contributing to the determination of complex planning applications Supporting planning committees and public inquiries where required Acting as a professional witness at public inquiries, where appropriate Job Requirements: Significant experience in highway development control within a local authority or consultancy environment Strong experience reviewing and commenting on planning applications Good understanding of highway planning, transport assessments and development impacts Ability to produce concise, technically sound written comments and recommendations Experience at Senior or Principal Officer level Experience supporting planning committees or appearing as a witness at public inquiries would be advantageous Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills Ability to work independently and manage competing applications and deadlines Contract Details: Contract position within a highways and development control service Remote working may be available Opportunity to contribute to a varied programme of planning applications and highway assessments If you are an experienced Highway Development Control Officer seeking a senior contract opportunity, apply now to be considered