Location: Hybrid Working (1 day per week on-site)Rate: 28.96 per hour PAYE (40.00 per hour Umbrella)Hours: 37 hours per weekContract: 6 MonthsDBS: 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….