Highways Development Projects Lead (18-Month Fixed-Term, Remote)

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

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