Highway Agreements Technician

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This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in managing developer-led highway schemes and ensuring new highway infrastructure is delivered to the standards required for adoption by West Northamptonshire Council.

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Working within the Highways team, you will be responsible for administering and managing the Section 38 (S38) and Section 278 (S278) processes, ensuring new roads and highway improvements are delivered in accordance with approved standards, legal agreements and Council requirements.

A key part of the role will be supporting the technical and legal processes associated with development works, including calculating bonds, sureties and commuted sums, coordinating technical audits of S38 and S278 submissions, and instructing site inspections to assess compliance with approved designs and specifications. You will monitor progress through to completion, ensuring practical completion and final certificates are issued in accordance with the terms of the relevant agreements.

You will also maintain accurate electronic records for all S38 and S278 schemes, managing databases, documentation and mapping information through the Council’s GIS systems. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highways professional to contribute to the successful delivery of new infrastructure, support sustainable growth and help ensure that high-quality highway assets are adopted for the benefit of communities across West Northamptonshire.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within demanding timescales. You will be organised, resilient and capable of meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.

You will also have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, OneDrive and SharePoint, with the confidence and willingness to use these tools effectively to communicate, collaborate, manage information and support efficient service delivery.

As the role may involve travel to development sites, meetings and locations across West Northamptonshire, a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.