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# Highways Development Manager

- **Company:** Omni Resource Management Solutions
- **Location:** Warley, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225666920/Highways-Development-Manager

## About the Role

To be successful in this role, you will have:

 * A Degree, HNC, equivalent higher-level qualification, or relevant experience within highways engineering.
 * Knowledge and experience of managing the design and implementation of highway elements of major development proposals.
 * Understanding of the statutory processes associated with highway development and adoption.
 * Demonstrable knowledge of national guidance, legislation and regulations relating to highway design and implementation.
 * Strong expertise in the Highways Act 1980 and CDM Regulations 2015.
 * Knowledge and practical application of Health & Safety legislation.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
 * Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

## Description

Ringway Jacobs is looking for an enthusiastic and talented engineer to play a key role in the technical assurance of developer-designed highway schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of highway infrastructure projects while supporting the vision and priorities of Essex Highways and Essex County Council.

As a Development Management Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that developer-led highway infrastructure works, including new highway construction and improvements to existing networks, meet the requirements of the Highway Authority for adoption and long-term maintenance at public expense., * Providing technical assurance of developer-designed highway schemes.

 * Ensuring highway infrastructure works are acceptable for adoption by the Highway Authority.
 * Supporting consultations between the Highway Authority and Local Planning Authority on proposed developments.
 * Reviewing and agreeing detailed highway designs.
 * Ensuring planning conditions and obligations relating to highways are met.
 * Attending and chairing meetings with developers, consultants and key stakeholders.
 * Responding to site and design queries in a timely and professional manner.
 * Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
 * Supporting the successful delivery of highway works associated with new developments.


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