At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the adoption of historic development sites and manage technical reviews.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on major highways programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and long-term contract.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on highways development and work on challenging projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 36.1 - 36.1 £ per hour.
Location: Hybrid Working (12 days per week on-site)
Rate: £36.10 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 6 Months
DBS: Basic DBS Required
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to support a major highways programme focused on the adoption of historic development sites and the progression of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements. This is an excellent opportunity for a highways professional with strong technical knowledge and experience working within a Local Highway Authority, consultancy, or highways development environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the adoption of historic development sites under Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
- Manage technical reviews and ensure compliance with highway standards.
- Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate site inspections and monitor progress towards adoption.
- Provide technical advice and support on highways development matters.
- Assist in clearing a backlog of historic sites and progressing schemes to completion.
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience dealing with Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
- Strong understanding of highway adoption processes and development control.
- Experience working within highways engineering, transport planning or civil engineering.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits.
Desirable
- Previous Local Authority highways experience.
- Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Long-term contract opportunity.
- Varied and technically challenging workload.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on a major highways programme.
Senior Engineer Highways Development & Adoption in London employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a hybrid working model in Northampton, employees benefit from flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the public sector. The company prioritises employee development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within a dynamic legal environment.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
