Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £34,660 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. Join our Transport Development Planning (TDP) team as a PDP Development Engineer and help shape sustainable, high‑quality highway infrastructure across Surrey. You will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team who are passionate about delivering safe, well‑designed, people-focussed transport infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your highway engineering career while contributing directly to the delivery of well‑designed highways and public spaces across the county. We also offer hybrid working, with a mix of office, site and home‑based work. Attendance is expected on site for two to three days each week, with flexibility to increase this when workload demands. At least two of these days should be spent in the office or on site alongside colleagues to support collaboration. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role You’ll work in a collaborative environment where we share insight, learn together, and support each other to deliver positive outcomes for residents. Your application of the forward thinking ‘Healthy Streets for Surrey’ policy will create highway schemes that are greener, more sustainable, and contribute positively to local communities. This is a career‑graded role that supports your development, moving from PS7’s supported technical work to PS8’s growing independence and then to PS9, where you will operate as a technical specialist. We will appoint you at the grade to match your current experience, and you can progress within the grades once the milestone requirements have been met. Each day will be varied, combining time on site with time assessing technical submissions. You’ll review engineering drawings and highway layout proposals relating to Section 38 and Section 278 works, helping to ensure they meet required standards. You’ll visit development sites across Surrey to check progress, inspect works and identify issues early. You’ll work closely with colleagues, developers, consultants offering clear technical advice and helping resolve practical engineering challenges. Your work will help ensure developments deliver safe, sustainable highway and transport improvements, from initial design review through to works delivered on the ground. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Educated to A level, HNC or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level, and/or relevant vocational qualification (level 3/4 QCF). Ability to analyse technical information and apply engineering principles to assess highway designs. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem‑solving skills and good time management. Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and provide clear advice. Knowledge of highways, civil engineering or construction environments. Willingness and ability to travel within Surrey and visit development sites as part of the role Surrey has both urban and rural areas and workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Tell us about a time you analysed technical information or engineering drawings. What reference materials did you use? Describe a situation where you had to solve a practical engineering or site‑based problem. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome? Tell us how you build effective working relationships with colleagues, partners or contractors when priorities differ. This role involves travelling to sites across the county. How do you plan and manage your workload to balance office and site‑based tasks? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Crouch (TDP Principal Development Engineer) or Thomas Emmett (TDP Technical Team Leader) via email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/07/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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