Highways Team Leader (s278/s38)

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the s278/s38 Team to oversee highway works linked to new developments across the city. You will lead a busy multidisciplinary group, coordinate technical approvals, and act as the main contact for developers, consultants, internal teams and elected members.

You will manage inspections, ensure compliance with standards, control budgets and guide the adoption of completed highway assets, helping secure safe, high‑quality public

Qualifications

• Strong experience in highways or transport engineering.
• Sound understanding of the Highways Act 1980.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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/Transport engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the s278/s38 Team to oversee highway works linked to new developments across the city. You will lead a busy multidisciplinary group, coordinate technical approvals, and act as the main contact for developers, consultants, internal teams and elected members.

You will manage inspections, ensure compliance with standards, control budgets and guide the adoption of completed highway assets, helping secure safe, high‑quality public