Technical Officer - Developments

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 36,363 - 40,777; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a Technical Officer in the Highways and Network Management Service to support the delivery of new development infrastructure across the borough. You will assess submissions, manage highway agreements, and ensure roads meet adoptable standards, while collaborating with developers, consultants and community stakeholders.

You will possess experience in highways or civil engineering, strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload to support

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, civil engineering or development-related infrastructure.
• Understanding of highway construction, traffic management and highways legislation.
• Ability to assess technical submissions and monitor financial contributions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
• Assess development submissions and ensure adoptable road standards.
• Work with developers, consultants, members and the public to deliver projects.
• Provide strong stakeholder management and technical decision-making.

Skills

Highways experience

Civil engineering

Development infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Technical decision-making

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.

37 hours per week

Permanent

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As a Technical Officer within the Highways and Network Management Service, you will support the delivery of new development infrastructure across the borough. Working closely with highway development, traffic management and asset management professionals, you will manage Section 38 and Section 278 agreements, assess development submissions, and ensure new roads and highway infrastructure meet Wigan Council's adoptable standards. You will work with developers, consultants, members and local communities, receiving support from experienced technical colleagues and the Service Lead. This role does not involve direct line management responsibility but requires strong stakeholder management and technical decision-making

About you:

You will have experience in highways, civil engineering or development-related infrastructure, with a good understanding of highway construction, traffic management and highways legislation. You will be confident assessing technical submissions, managing Section 38 and Section 278 agreements, and monitoring financial contributions linked to developments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will work closely with developers, elected members, colleagues and the public. The ideal candidate will be organised, able to prioritise a varied workload, solve technical problems effectively, and be committed to delivering high-quality services that support growth and thriving communities.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Join a supportive and professional Highways and Network Management team that plays a key role in shaping the future of the borough. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of development projects that directly improve connectivity, road safety and sustainable growth across Wigan. You will collaborate with experienced technical specialists and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, gaining exposure to strategic infrastructure delivery. As part of #TeamWigan, you will be encouraged to innovate, develop your skills and contribute to a culture that values collaboration, pride, responsibility and continuous improvement.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For an informal discussion about the role and what it has to offer, please contact Martin Barton, Service Lead Highways and Network Management on 07795 520105 or via email [e-mail]

Interview dates:

Priority candidates 4th September 2026

All other candidates 11th September 2026

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