Developing Highways Support Officer

Location: Hybrid Working (1 day per week on-site)Rate: -28.96 per hour PAYE (-40.00 per hour Umbrella)Hours: 37 hours per weekContract: 6 MonthsDBS: 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.Valuable experience within a specialist highways and development sector.

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