Assistant Engineer, Highway Development

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days holiday rising to 32

Travel expenses reimbursed

Learning & career progression

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Engineer to join the Development Control Team, delivering highway improvements for new developments across Lancashire. You will manage Section 38/278 agreements, review submissions and oversee adoption of new highways.

This role offers hybrid working, a supportive team, and opportunities to work on diverse residential developments, ensuring roads and junctions meet county standards while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Has experience or knowledge of highway engineering, civil engineering or development-related infrastructure.
• Can interpret technical drawings and engineering information.
• Communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively within a team.
• Is keen to develop their technical knowledge and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
• Assessing highway design submissions and technical information.
• Liaising with developers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring and supervising highway construction works on site.
• Supporting the delivery of safe, sustainable and high-quality highway infrastructure.
• Helping to ensure developments meet county standards and are delivered efficiently.

Skills

Highway engineering

Drawings interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Engineer to join the Development Control Team, delivering highway improvements for new developments across Lancashire. You will manage Section 38/278 agreements, review submissions and oversee adoption of new highways.

This role offers hybrid working, a supportive team, and opportunities to work on diverse residential developments, ensuring roads and junctions meet county standards while developing professional skills.