Principal Engineer – Highways Dev Management
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Highways Development Management
Salary: £53,460 – £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
The Highways Department is responsible for the development and implementation of a range of key transport related projects and policies, ranging from development of Thurrock’s Local Plan through to highways improvement schemes, to development of key transport policy
The post is within the Highways Development Management that is responsible for:
- The development and implementation of new transport infrastructure schemes
- The development of the future highway improvement programme for the Local Plan
- Transportation Policy development
- Planning advice for new development
The post holder will join a busy and dynamic working environment as Principal Engineer, responsible for the leading of a team to fulfil the delivery of key targets. Ensuring development proposals take place with adequate transport infrastructure to enable continued growth and compliance with the Council’s corporate objectives and policies.
About the Role
As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- The management of the Highways Development Team
- Providing expert advice for planning service
- Highways adoptions
- Development of Highways & Transport related Policy
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Ability to assess complex reports and Transport Assessments
- Provide expert advice both verbally and in written form
- At least 5 years experience at a senior level of Transport planning and/or development management
Essential qualifications: Relevant vocational qualifications (MSc / BEng / BSc / HNC and HND or equivalent)
DBS Check: not required
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 28th August 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 7th September 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Matthew Ford - Transport Development Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £53,460 - £61,638 per year