Highway Agreements Specialist Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and oversee Section 38, Section 278, and other highway-related agreements with developers and third parties.
  
  


• Ensure agreements are technically sound, legally compliant, and consistent with Local Authority policies and statutory requirements.
  
  


• Offer specialized technical advice on highway agreements to internal teams, developers, contractors, consultants, and elected officials.
  
  


• Facilitate the delivery of developer-funded highway infrastructure projects from start to finish.
  
  


• Monitor highway works to ensure adherence to approved designs, specifications, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
  
  


• Evaluate engineering proposals for compliance with national and local design standards, including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
  
  


• Cultivate relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, statutory undertakers, and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Oversee and manage developer contributions, costs, financial obligations, and contractual requirements.
  
  


• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with highway agreements and infrastructure delivery.
  
  


• Prepare reports, correspondence, technical documents, and recommendations for governance and approval processes.
  
  


• Address inquiries related to highway agreements, development proposals, and highway infrastructure issues.
  
  


• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of procedures, templates, guidance, and service standards.
  
  


• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and audit trails to ensure transparency, accountability, and legal compliance.
  
  

Essential

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  
  


• Extensive experience in Highway Agreements within a Local Authority setting.
  
  


• Proficiency in negotiating and managing Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements.
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of highways legislation and development-related agreements.
  
  


• Strong grasp of highway engineering principles, construction practices, and design standards, including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
  
  


• Experience in overseeing highway works and infrastructure projects from design to completion.
  
  


• Familiarity with planning processes, statutory approvals, and development-related infrastructure requirements.
  
  


• Experience managing developer-funded projects and associated financial arrangements.
  
  


• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, compliance, and audit procedures.
  
  


• Ability to provide technical and legal advice on complex highway agreement matters.
  
  


• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  
  


• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  
  


• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations.
  
  


• Capability to undertake site visits and attend meetings across the borough.
  
  

Desirable

• Membership in a relevant professional engineering institution.
  
  


• Experience in Highways Development Control or Transport Planning.
  
  


• Experience preparing reports for committees and senior stakeholders.
  
  


• Understanding of Local Authority governance and decision-making processes.
  
  


• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  

Additional

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and development projects.
  
  


• Regular interaction with developers, contractors, consultants, elected members, and public sector partners.
  
  


• Site visits and stakeholder meetings required.
  
  


• Occasional evening or weekend attendance may be necessary to meet service needs.
  
  


• Commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practices.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £50.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 6 Month Contract
  
  


• Full-Time Hours
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile infrastructure projects.
  
  


• Exposure to strategic highway developments and developer-funded schemes.
  
  


• Supportive Local Authority environment.
  
  


• Potential for contract extension.