Highways Adoption Engineer – Development & Adoptions

Highways Magazine; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Highways Adoption Engineer to ensure all new roads are designed and built for public adoption. You will manage the necessary procedures, negotiate financial bonds, and collaborate with developers and council officers. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Civil Engineering and experience in compliance monitoring and project management. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and the benefits of local government employment, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience managing technical projects in highways.
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new roads meet standards for adoption as public highways.
• Manage procedures for securing highway status with developers.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to secure highway adoption.

Skills

Technical expertise

Financial bond negotiation

Project management

Compliance monitoring

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

A local government authority in England is seeking a Highways Adoption Engineer to ensure all new roads are designed and built for public adoption. You will manage the necessary procedures, negotiate financial bonds, and collaborate with developers and council officers. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Civil Engineering and experience in compliance monitoring and project management. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and the benefits of local government employment, including hybrid working options.