Highways Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Highways Manager to oversee highways and access infrastructure for a new-build retail developments in a town centre location. Working closely with project teams, contractors, and local authorities, you'll play a crucial role in delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective highways solutions that support the successful delivery of large-scale commercial retail units.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong highways and development experience to contribute to high-profile, fast-paced construction project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of highway works associated with new retail developments.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and contractors to secure S278/S38 approvals and other highways agreements.
• Coordinate road layouts, access points, service diversions, traffic management plans, and pedestrian infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with planning conditions, highways regulations, and health and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and technical resources for highways-related packages.
• Support planning applications and technical submissions with highways input and reports.
• Collaborate closely with the wider construction, planning, and project delivery teams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing highways works in a construction or development environment.
• Strong knowledge of S278/S38 agreements, planning regulations, and design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Experience working on retail, commercial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• 278 works and NRSWA tickets required