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Highways Engineer
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 35 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
A client within the Public Sector based in Manchester is currently recruiting for an Highways Engineer to join their Capital Programme Division as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highways or legal environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to manage and process stopping up and other legal highway closures under the Highways Act 1980 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The role will also provide support for the delivery and review of Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Lead all stopping up and highway closure processes, including liaison with applicants, legal services, planning officers, and the public.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and draft reports, legal notices, and formal orders in conjunction with legal services.
• Conduct site visits, consultations, and attend court hearings or public inquiries where necessary.
• Provide technical support on Section 278 and Section 38 agreements – assess designs, inspect works, and ensure compliance.
• Represent the council at meetings and maintain accurate records and performance reports.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of highway closure processes and associated policies.
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or MSc in a relevant engineering discipline with appropriate post-qualification experience, or full Membership of a relevant Institution.
• Strong understanding of the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Experience handling statutory processes related to highways or planning.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 processes.
• Experience presenting at committees, public meetings, or inquiries.
• Familiarity with public consultation and legal proceedings.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £45 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £35 PAYE).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
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