Development Management Officer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 2452. We think SOC 2121 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 2121. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 Clears | £40,300 Clears | £45,300 Clears | £50,400 Misses |
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Barrow in Furness
Contract Type: Temporary for 36 months
Join us in delivering major regeneration programmes, including Brilliant Barrow and Barrow Rising, helping to improve infrastructure, resilience and sustainable growth across the area.
About the role
You will support the Council's Highway Development Management function by:
- Assessing planning applications and enquiries that affect highways, providing formal Local Highway Authority responses.
- Reviewing Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and monitoring implementation on development sites.
- Negotiate mitigation measures, financial contributions and infrastructure improvements, including supporting Section 106 and Section 278 drafting and management.
- Provide technical advice on highway policy, guidance, legislation and sustainable highway drainage.
- Engage with communities, partners, technical groups and elected members to promote collaborative working.
- You will lead on specialist areas depending on experience—such as highways in new developments, or stakeholder engagement. A key part of the role involves preparing technical responses, advising on mitigation measures, and helping secure Section 106 contributions and funding for resilience improvements.
About you
You will be an experienced highway or civil engineering professional with:
- A relevant degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Strong understanding of highway mechanisms, Traffic Management and Active Travel requirements.
- Experience in preparing statutory planning consultations.
- Experience working with multi‑agency partners and leading technical or community task groups.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and produce clear written and verbal reports.
If you're passionate about supporting sustainable development and delivering infrastructure improvements that benefit local communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 01/11/2026
Interview date: 10/11/2026
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Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Westmorland and Furness Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.