Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Principal Highways Development Coordinator for our client, a local government organisation in Gloucester. The successful candidate will provide support to the Highway Legal Agreements Team Leader and the wider team, comprehensively managing 3rd party developer’s applications and legal agreements under Section 184, 278, and 38 of the Highway Act 1980, ensuring that proposals are to an acceptable standard for technical approval and future adoption with regards to future maintenance requirements and sustainability. This is initially a 6-month contract with the possibility to extend after that date. This role is hybrid working.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate economic sustainable development and adoption of highways within the County, in line with the councils’ policies and strategies. Provide professional advice and guidance to planning officers, developers, agents, and internal consultees on Transport Development design, construction works, and associated legal agreements. Attend meetings, technical groups, and stakeholder forums as required and represent the Highway Authority in meetings with developers and other public sector officers, providing highways and transport advice with regards to technical submissions and related matters. Establish and maintain appropriate professional working relations with Elected Members. Calculate Bond and fee values for each development scheme in line with policy and keep detailed records of fee income. Act as leading officer on the issuance of Advanced Payment Code (APC) notices under Section 220 of the Highways Act 1980. Act as the lead supporting officer to the Highway Legal Agreements Team Leader and deputise as required. Issue relevant certificates, statements of adoption, and subsequently manage the release of bond payments. Instruct Legal officers to prepare and enter into legal agreements with 3rd party developers and advise as required. Manage efficient data input into the Highway Legal Agreements team database. Personal Requirements:
Substantial experience in a public or private organisation dealing with Highways development management issues. Substantial experience in Highways Planning and Development legislation. Substantial experience of engineering design standards. Experience of S278, 38, and 106 Agreements. Experience of providing technical feedback to highway-related matters. Accredited Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject, or compensatory knowledge, abilities, and skills. Membership of ICE, IHE, CIHT, or an equivalent professional organisation (desirable). Professional Qualification such as CEng, IEng, or EngTech (desirable). Working Hours:
37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday Pay:
£40.38 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
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Facilitate economic sustainable development and adoption of highways within the County, in line with the councils’ policies and strategies. Provide professional advice and guidance to planning officers, developers, agents, and internal consultees on Transport Development design, construction works, and associated legal agreements. Attend meetings, technical groups, and stakeholder forums as required and represent the Highway Authority in meetings with developers and other public sector officers, providing highways and transport advice with regards to technical submissions and related matters. Establish and maintain appropriate professional working relations with Elected Members. Calculate Bond and fee values for each development scheme in line with policy and keep detailed records of fee income. Act as leading officer on the issuance of Advanced Payment Code (APC) notices under Section 220 of the Highways Act 1980. Act as the lead supporting officer to the Highway Legal Agreements Team Leader and deputise as required. Issue relevant certificates, statements of adoption, and subsequently manage the release of bond payments. Instruct Legal officers to prepare and enter into legal agreements with 3rd party developers and advise as required. Manage efficient data input into the Highway Legal Agreements team database. Personal Requirements:
Substantial experience in a public or private organisation dealing with Highways development management issues. Substantial experience in Highways Planning and Development legislation. Substantial experience of engineering design standards. Experience of S278, 38, and 106 Agreements. Experience of providing technical feedback to highway-related matters. Accredited Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject, or compensatory knowledge, abilities, and skills. Membership of ICE, IHE, CIHT, or an equivalent professional organisation (desirable). Professional Qualification such as CEng, IEng, or EngTech (desirable). Working Hours:
37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday Pay:
£40.38 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
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