Highways Development Team Lead (S278/S38)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the s278/s38 Team to oversee highway works associated with new developments across the city. You will lead a busy multidisciplinary group, coordinate legal agreements, and ensure high‑quality, compliant infrastructure delivery in line with highways standards.

The role requires strong highways/transport engineering experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, including

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or transport engineering.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the s278/s38 Team, ensuring effective coordination, technical assessment and delivery of developer-funded highway works.
• Oversee the preparation, negotiation and progression of Section 278 and Section 38 legal agreements and the associated technical approvals.
• Manage inspections of highway works and ensure construction aligns with approved designs and safety requirements.
• Coordinate handover and adoption of completed highway infrastructure, ensuring all records and asset information are accurate.
• Liaise collaboratively with internal departments to ensure integrated and compliant scheme delivery.
• Provide technical advice, reports and updates to senior management and Members.
• Contribute to policy development, guidance updates and annual review of highway standards.

Skills

Highways engineering

Communication skills

Budget management

Technical approvals

Collaborative working

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the s278/s38 Team to oversee highway works associated with new developments across the city. You will lead a busy multidisciplinary group, coordinate legal agreements, and ensure high‑quality, compliant infrastructure delivery in line with highways standards.

The role requires strong highways/transport engineering experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, including