Highways Senior Engineer

Highways Senior Engineer

Temporary 70000 £ / year No working from home possible
ARC Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage highway agreements and oversee site inspections for new developments.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking Local Authority committed to infrastructure growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, paid leave, pension contributions, and free online training.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for ongoing assignments.
  • Why this job: Play a key role in shaping safe and efficient highways for your community.
  • Qualifications: Experience in highways or civil engineering and knowledge of S38/S278 agreements.

Job Type: 6 month rolling contract

Location: Shrewsbury

Rate of pay: Paye £36.10ph Umbrella £50PH

We’re working with a forward-thinking Local Authority who are looking to appoint a Developing Highways Senior Engineer to support the delivery of growth and infrastructure across the county. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in reviewing and approving highways works linked to new developments, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with standards.

The Role

  • Managing S38 & S278 agreements from application through to completion
  • Reviewing and approving developer-led highway designs
  • Negotiating with developers, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Providing technical advice on planning applications
  • Overseeing site inspections and supporting road adoption

About You

  • Experience in highways or civil engineering (Local Authority or consultancy)
  • Strong knowledge of S38 / S278 agreements
  • Experience reviewing or producing highway designs
  • Confidence dealing with developers and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

Benefits of Working for ARC

  • Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
  • In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
  • Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
  • Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
  • On-going assignments
  • Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
  • Access to Free online training.

Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position.

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Highways Senior Engineer employer: ARC Group

As a forward-thinking Local Authority in Shrewsbury, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact on community infrastructure. With competitive pay rates, generous benefits including paid annual leave and access to free online training, we are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication in shaping the future of our highways.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Highways Senior Engineer

Highways Engineering
Civil Engineering
S38 Agreements
S278 Agreements
Highway Design Review
Stakeholder Negotiation
Technical Advice on Planning Applications