Development Agreements Project Manager

Kent County Council; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a Development Agreements Project Manager to join the Development Agreements Team on a fixed-term 18-month contract, based at Kroner House, Ashford. The role focuses on closing the backlog of developer-funded highway schemes under Section 38 and 278 agreements, with oversight of post-construction stages.

The successful candidate will negotiate remedial works with developers, ensure Health and Safety Files and as-built information are collected, and take action via

Qualifications

• Experience managing closure of developer-funded highway schemes.
• Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
• Ability to negotiate with developers and coordinate remedial works.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-construction stages of developer-funded highway schemes.
• Ensure collection of Health and Safety Files and as-built information.
• Take default action via HTMC to address noncompliance by developers.

Skills

Road construction design

Civil engineering

Contract management

Section 38 & 278 knowledge

Job description

Advert

A job opportunity has arisen to join the Development Agreements Team as a Development Agreements Project Manager (KSI Fixed Term Full Time Contract) for 18 months with a focus on clearing the backlog of Cold Case schemes. The role is based at Kroner House in Ashford, but candidates will be able to work flexibly via home working and working from other local depots.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is looking to develop their career further. The successful candidate will focus on managing the closure of developer funded highway schemes, via Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements. This will include the overseeing the post construction stages of schemes include negotiating with developers to secure remedial works to relevant highway specifications, ensuring the council meets its obligations in relation to the collection of Health and Safety Files and As built information, and taking default action where necessary to organise works via the HTMC in response to developer noncompliance.

Knowledge of road construction design and civil engineering skills is required for this role, alongside an understanding of the Section 278 and Section 38 legal agreement and adoption process.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, please contact:

Jamie Hare , 03000 413651 [e-mail]

Peter Morris, 03000 413910 [e-mail]

About The Company

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