Highways Closure Engineer & Lead Legal Orders

Essential Employment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to manage legal closures and stopping up processes. The role involves leading processes, managing applications, drafting reports, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be proficient in relevant legislation and possess excellent organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD is desirable, and office attendance may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal closures and stopping up processes under the Highways Act.
• Strong grasp of relevant legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal closures and stopping up processes.
• Lead processes and manage applications.
• Draft reports and liaise with various stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in GIS

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Job description

A leading local authority seeks an experienced Highway Engineer to manage legal closures and stopping up processes under the Highways Act. Responsibilities include leading processes, managing applications, drafting reports, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of relevant legislation and excellent organisational and communication skills. This role is based in Manchester and may require some office attendance. Proficiency in GIS and AutoCAD is desirable.