Highway Agreements Senior Specialist

Civic Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Swindon is seeking a Highway Agreements Senior Specialist for a 6-month contract within the Local Authority Highways and Transport team. The role leads the negotiation, management and delivery of Section 38, Section 278 and other highway-related agreements.

You will act as the lead technical officer, provide expert advice, oversee complex schemes, manage a team of highway professionals and support delivery of the borough's development plans and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Significant experience managing Highway Agreements within a Local Authority.
• Extensive experience negotiating and administering Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of highways legislation and developer-funded infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of highway design standards, including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Experience overseeing highway infrastructure projects from design through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes, statutory approvals, and development-related highway requirements.
• Experience providing technical advice to senior stakeholders, developers, and elected members.
• Experience managing multiple projects, programmes, and competing priorities.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status; professional membership of engineering institution.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, preparation, and management of Section 38, Section 278, and other highway-related agreements.
• Ensure all agreements are legally robust, technically accurate, and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Act as the lead technical advisor on all Highways Agreement matters.
• Oversee the delivery of highway works associated with development schemes.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, construction standards, maintenance requirements, and safety regulations.
• Manage relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, elected members, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor developer contributions, financial obligations, and cost assessments associated with agreements.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to senior management and elected members.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with highway agreements and infrastructure delivery.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for approval and governance purposes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, updating procedures, templates, and guidance documents.
• Respond to complex enquiries relating to highway agreements and development infrastructure.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting, and audit compliance.
• Support the delivery of the Local Authority's Highways and Transport Strategy.

Skills

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract & risk management

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Professional membership of engineering institution

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

City Swindon

Province Swindon

Postal Code SN1

Job Description

Highway Agreements Senior Specialist - 6 Month Contract

Local Authority | 6 Month Contract

Location: Swindon

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Agreements Senior Specialist to join a Local Authority Highways and Transport team.

This senior role will lead the negotiation, management, and delivery of Section 38, Section 278, and other highway-related agreements, ensuring all developer-funded highway infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with statutory requirements, design standards, and Local Authority policies.

The successful candidate will act as the lead technical officer for Highways Agreements, providing expert advice, managing complex schemes, overseeing a team of highway professionals, and supporting the delivery of strategic development across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, preparation, and management of Section 38, Section 278, and other highway-related agreements.
  
• Ensure all agreements are legally robust, technically accurate, and compliant with statutory requirements.
  
• Act as the lead technical advisor on all Highways Agreement matters.
  
• Oversee the delivery of highway works associated with development schemes.
  
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, construction standards, maintenance requirements, and safety regulations.
  
• Manage relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, elected members, and key stakeholders.
  
• Monitor developer contributions, financial obligations, and cost assessments associated with agreements.
  
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to senior management and elected members.
  
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with highway agreements and infrastructure delivery.
  
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, and documentation for approval and governance purposes.
  
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, updating procedures, templates, and guidance documents.
  
• Respond to complex enquiries relating to highway agreements and development infrastructure.
  
• Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting, and audit compliance.
  
• Support the delivery of the Local Authority's Highways and Transport Strategy.
  

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
  
• Significant experience managing Highway Agreements within a Local Authority environment.
  
• Extensive experience negotiating and administering Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of highways legislation and developer-funded infrastructure.
  
• Strong understanding of highway design standards, including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
  
• Experience overseeing highway infrastructure projects from design through to completion.
  
• Strong knowledge of planning processes, statutory approvals, and development-related highway requirements.
  
• Experience providing technical advice to senior stakeholders, developers, and elected members.
  
• Experience managing multiple projects, programmes, and competing priorities.
  
• Strong understanding of contract management, financial management, governance, and risk management.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Experience preparing technical reports and recommendations for senior management and committees.
  
• Ability to undertake site visits and attend meetings across the borough.
  
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
  
• Professional membership of a relevant engineering institution.
  
• Experience within Highways Development Control or Transport Planning.
  
• Experience managing developer contributions and complex infrastructure schemes.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  

Management Responsibility

• Direct management responsibility for approximately 6 FTE senior officers within the Highways Agreements Team.
  
• Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and regular one-to-one meetings.
  
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to colleagues.
  
• Support workforce development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Additional

• Budget responsibility of approximately £300,000 revenue expenditure.
  
• Site visits and inspections required.
  
• Regular engagement with developers, contractors, consultants, elected members, and partner organisations.
  
• Occasional evening, weekend, and public holiday working may be required to meet service needs.
  
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and strategic development projects.
  

What's on Offer?

• 6 Month Contract
  
• Full-Time Hours
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Leadership role within a Local Authority Highways Service.
  
• Opportunity to lead complex highway agreements and infrastructure projects.
  
• Exposure to strategic developments and major regeneration schemes.
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Highway Agreements Manager, Senior Highway Engineer, Principal Engineer, Development Control Manager, Section 38 Engineer, Section 278 Engineer, Infrastructure Manager, Highway Development Manager, Transportation Manager, or Highways Project Manager.