HD1 Hybrid (Office ideally Tuesdays)
30/03/2026 30/06/2026
£23.37 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer with strong Section 38 Highways adoption experience to join a busy Highways & Transportation team.
This role focuses on the negotiation, technical audit and approval of highway adoption schemes under Section 38 of the Highways Act, working closely with developers, consultants and internal teams to ensure designs meet adoptable standards.
The Role
You will:
* Technically audit Section 38 highway design submissions
* Review drainage, utilities and full highway layouts
* Provide structured feedback and manage iterative resubmissions
* Negotiate amendments with consultants and developers
* Manage live schemes from handover (retirement cover)
* Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and council standards
* Support procurement, financial and resource management where required
* Contribute to delivery during periods of changing priorities and resource pressure
You must be confident challenging non-compliant designs and capable of managing complex, ongoing schemes from day one.
What Were Looking For
Essential:
1. Direct experience with Section 38 Agreements
2. Strong highways d...