Byron van Staden

Byron van Staden is a highly experienced Highway Engineer currently working at Essex County Council, focusing on Development Management and Special Projects since May 2025. Prior to this role, Byron served as a Consulting Project Manager at Norman Rourke Pryme from October 2023 to May 2025, where responsibilities included coordinating S106 highway works for developer schemes in London, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing project budgets. From February 2013 to October 2023, Byron held the position of Senior Professional Officer with the City of Cape Town, leading a team to manage road maintenance and rehabilitation projects while providing technical input for tenders. Earlier experience includes roles as a Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician, along with a tenure as a Civil Engineering student at Hillary Construction. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management: Civil Engineering and a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, both from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.