Senior Highway Agreements Lead

Elevate; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects, in partnership with our client, seeks a Senior Specialist to provide high‑level expertise, leadership and delivery of highways agreements including Section 38, Section 278 and related legal documents. You will ensure statutory compliance, liaise with developers and authorities, and drive timely, safe, and constructible highway infrastructure.

The role requires strong negotiation, coordination and governance skills, supporting continuous improvement of processes and guidance

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and managing Section 38 and Section 278 highway agreements.
• Strong knowledge of statutory requirements and local authority policies.
• Ability to lead, coordinate with developers, consultants and internal teams.
• Proven track record delivering highway infrastructure on time and within budget.
• Excellent documentation, reporting and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, prepare and manage Section 38, Section 278 and other highway-related agreements.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee delivery of highway works within agreements, on schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and act as primary contact for developers.
• Maintain audit trails and manage risk mitigation.

Skills

Highways agreements

Section 38

Section 278

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal compliance

Project delivery

Job description

Elevate Projects, in partnership with our client, seeks a Senior Specialist to provide high‑level expertise, leadership and delivery of highways agreements including Section 38, Section 278 and related legal documents. You will ensure statutory compliance, liaise with developers and authorities, and drive timely, safe, and constructible highway infrastructure.

The role requires strong negotiation, coordination and governance skills, supporting continuous improvement of processes and guidance