To prepare policies for and manage, monitor and review the implementation and adoption of third party highway works through Highways and Planning legislation to ensure such works are delivered in accordance with the Council’s policies, objectives and programmes, planning approvals, highway design standards and legal, health and safety, and financial regulations.OrganisationCheshire West and Chester CouncilLocationChesterJob CategoryHighways and TransportGradeCWAC NJC - Grade 10Salary Min£41,771 per annumSalary Max£48,072 per annumHours per week37Weeks per year52.143Employment TypePermanentClosing Date29/08/2025Ref NoW4108Documents(PDF, 393.31kb)Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.Principal Development Engineer - s278 WorksWe are looking for a Principal Development Engineer in the Highways Development Control Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven experience in a highways/traffic engineering/transport planning environment, dealing with major and complex proposals involving the implementation and adoption of third party highway works.For an informal discussion about the post please contact Stephen Pinnington on 01244976294 or email .To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please seeNo candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the for more information.Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.For any technical enquiries please email and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
