Developing Highways Support Officer

Location: Hybrid Working (1 day per week on-site) Rate: 28.96 per hour PAYE ( 40.00 per hour Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 6 Months DBS: Basic DBS Required

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Developing Highways Support Officer to support a highways team with the processing and adoption of historic development sites under Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.

This role will play a key part in supporting a major programme of work to clear a backlog of highway adoption sites, working closely with technical officers, highways engineers, developers and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the processing of Section 38 and Section 278 highway adoption agreements.
• Maintain and update records relating to development sites and adoption processes.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, solicitors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the coordination of site inspections and follow-up actions.
• Review and collate technical information, drawings and supporting documentation.
• Support the progression of historic highway adoption cases through to completion.
• Work closely with engineering colleagues and external service providers to ensure accurate record keeping and efficient case management.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and updates for stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

Experience working within highways, planning, engineering support, development control or local government environments. Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 processes or similar development-related procedures. Strong administrative, organisational and record management skills. Ability to interpret technical information and engineering documentation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

Desirable

Previous experience supporting highway adoption or development management teams. Experience working with developers, consultants or local authorities. Understanding of highway design and construction processes.

What's on Offer?

Competitive hourly rate. Hybrid working arrangement. Opportunity to support a significant highways improvement programme. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Valuable experience within a specialist highways and development sector.