Location: Hybrid Working (1 day per week on-site)
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Rate: £28.96 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay
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. xsngvjr
* Valuable experience within a specialist highways and development sector.