The Service is responsible for managing and delivering Westmorland and Furness Council’s duties for Highways Services.

The increase in new highway construction is having a direct impact on highway service delivery in compliance with the Highways Act 1980 and the Council’s role in facilitating and managing Section 38 Agreements (S38); which is the current method of adoption of highways associated with new developments under the Act and highway improvements; Section 278 Agreements (S278).

The role will support the Highways Adoptions Engineer to response and co-ordinate, on a Council wide basis, to the significant increase in the number of new planning applications from residential and commercial developers in Eden, South Lakeland and Barrow, that either impact on highway improvements or involve highway adoptions.

The role will assist and support the Highways Service of the highway’s adoption process for Section 278 and Section 38 agreements, ensuring the Council is fully compliant with legal agreements entered into with developers.

Advising various departments and partners, including developers and Highway Consultants, on issues relating Section 38's and S278’s their impact on the highway network.

Undertake Highways design checks to facilitate highway developments in relation to S38 and S278.

Calculation of bonds, establishment fees etc. associated with the legal agreements for S38’s and S278’s.

The role will also work with developers and contractors through the Section 38 and Section 278 construction phases in respect of site inspections, onsite testing and agreeing remedial works.

Maintain site diary to include activities undertaken, works completed, materials used and a photographic record of progress.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 6th October 2024

Interview date: 14th October 2024

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.