Section 278/38 Engineer

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Section 278/38 Engineer to join a Local Authority Development Approvals team in Leicester on an initial 6-month contract.

You will review developers' highway design submissions under Sections 38 and 278, assess against design standards, and provide technical feedback to ensure approval and adoption.

The role favors candidates with civil or highway engineering background and the ability to work independently to clear backlogs and maintain high turnaround.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing highway design submissions under Section 38 and Section 278.
• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and adoption requirements.
• Background in Local Authority Development Control or Highways Engineering.
• Civil engineering background; degree preferred but experience important.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and appraise developers' highway design submissions for approvals.
• Assess designs against local and national standards prior to adoption.
• Provide technical feedback to developers, consultants and design engineers.
• Identify design issues and suggest amendments to achieve technical approval.
• Support the Senior Design Engineer and manage reviews to reduce backlogs.

Skills

Section 38 submissions

Section 278 submissions

Highways design standards

Adoption requirements

Independent reviewer

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Leicester
Rate: £50-£60 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension

Exciting Opportunity for a Section 278/38 Engineer in Leicester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Section 278/38 Engineer to join a Local Authority Development Approvals team in Leicester on an initial 6-month contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking technical reviews of developers' highway design submissions under Section 38 and Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980. You will support the existing engineering team in managing a high volume of applications, ensuring proposed highway infrastructure meets the relevant technical standards before approval and adoption.

The main duties of the Section 278/38 Engineer include:

• Reviewing and assessing developers' detailed highway design submissions under Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
• Appraising proposed highway infrastructure against relevant local and national design standards.
• Providing technical feedback to developers, consultants and design engineers to ensure submissions meet approval requirements.
• Identifying design issues and recommending amendments to achieve technical approval.
• Supporting the Senior Design Engineer with the assessment and approval of highway infrastructure designs.
• Managing technical reviews independently to help reduce application backlogs and improve turnaround times.
• Ensuring proposed adoptable highway infrastructure meets the Highway Authority's requirements.

The Section 278/38 Engineer will have key experience in:

• Previous experience undertaking technical reviews and approvals of highway designs, particularly Section 38 and Section 278 submissions.
• Strong understanding of highway design standards, specifications and adoption requirements.
• Experience working within a Local Authority Development Control, Development Approvals or Highways Engineering team, or a similar environment.
• Background in civil engineering, highway engineering or construction.
• Ability to assess detailed engineering drawings and identify technical design issues.
• Experience liaising with developers, engineering consultants and other stakeholders.
• HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, although relevant experience is more important.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make an immediate contribution to the team.