Highway Agreements Specialist Engineer in Swindon

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide specialist expertise in the negotiation, management and delivery of highway agreements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, local authority policies and highway engineering standards.

The postholder will support the preparation and administration of Section 38, Section 278 and other highway-related legal agreements, working closely with developers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders. The role will ensure highway infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved designs, whilst supporting development growth and protecting the Council's interests.

The Specialist will act as a technical advisor on highways agreements, provide guidance on complex issues and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, governance and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the negotiation, preparation and management of Section 38, Section 278 and other highway-related agreements.
  
• Ensure agreements comply with legislation, statutory requirements, Council policies and technical standards.
  
• Provide specialist technical advice on highway agreements to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Review highway layouts, engineering proposals and associated legal documentation.
  
• Monitor the delivery of highway works undertaken through developer-funded agreements.
  
• Ensure all highway works comply with approved specifications, design standards and safety requirements.
  
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors, planners and legal teams throughout the agreement process.
  
• Assess and manage risks associated with highway agreements and infrastructure delivery.
  
• Monitor compliance with financial obligations, developer contributions and agreement conditions.
  
• Support the approval process for highway agreements and associated technical submissions.
  
• Review construction standards, maintenance requirements and adoption arrangements.
  
• Prepare reports, correspondence and documentation for governance, approvals and audit purposes.
  
• Respond to enquiries relating to highways agreements and developer-led schemes.
  
• Support elected members and senior officers with technical advice where required.
  
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and audit trails.
  
• Contribute to improvements in agreement processes, templates, policies and service delivery.
  
• Monitor service performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Promote compliance with records management, governance and information management requirements.
  
• Undertake site visits and inspections across the Borough as required.
  

Requirements

Essential

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  
• Significant experience working with highway agreements and development-related infrastructure.
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Section 38 Agreements
    
  • Section 278 Agreements
    
  • Highway Legislation
    
  • Highway Adoption Processes
    
  • Highway Engineering Principles
    
  • Developer-Funded Infrastructure Schemes
    
• Knowledge of:
  • DMRB
    
  • Manual for Streets
    
  • Highways Design Standards
    
  • Planning and Development Processes
    
• Experience negotiating and managing highways agreements.
  
• Experience working with developers, consultants and contractors.
  
• Experience monitoring highway works and ensuring compliance with approved standards.
  
• Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on complex highway matters.
  
• Strong report writing and technical documentation skills.
  
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
  
• Knowledge of financial monitoring and developer contributions.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to assess risk and identify practical solutions.
  
• Ability to undertake site visits and attend meetings across the Borough.
  

Desirable

• Professional membership or progression towards a relevant engineering qualification.
  
• Experience within a Local Authority highways environment.
  
• Knowledge of governance, audit and assurance processes.
  
• Project management experience.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Experience supporting elected members and senior leadership teams.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Swindon
  
• Hours Per Week: 37 Hours
  
• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments