Assistant Development Management Engineer - Section 38 and Minor Works

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Warwickshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the Section 38 Team in Planning Delivery. The team is engaged in supporting the future development of Warwickshire’s transport infrastructure which is vital to supporting sustainable economic growth and prosperity. The developments dealt with by the team vary in scale, location and complexity, and the team is responsible for providing statutory highway advice to the Local Planning Authorities, pre-application advice, carrying out technical approvals and inspections for new road adoptions associated with developments throughout the County. About the Role

Warwickshire County Council operates with a streamlined job description which encompasses both planning and technical approval/inspection work areas. The successful applicant will work in the team responsible for technical approvals where they will gain experience and develop their knowledge to develop their career. Key Requirements To be successful you will need the following: To be motivated, creative and organised

Willing to take responsibility for the success of your activities

You will need good analytical skills to develop an understanding of the impact of development on the highway network.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

You should possess a relevant degree or other qualification to NVQ Level 4 or a minimum of three years’ experience in a specialist discipline. The role involves travel around Warwickshire and as such the ability to travel effectively is essential. For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information An NPPV check is required for individuals who are to be appointed due to frequent and uncontrolled access to government assets. Closing date: 8th September 2025 Interview date: TBC Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more