Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Thriving Places Directorate within the Highways Consenting Team at Westmorland and Furness Council.
The increase in new highway construction is having a direct impact on the highway service delivery in compliance with the Highways Act 1980 and the Councils 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).
This growth in new developments has necessitated expanding the highway development team.
The Development and Adoptions Manager will lead the team delivering and supervising Section 38 and Section 278 legal agreements and oversee the commercial and financial management of the highways delivery service area.
As part of this role, you will:
Who we are looking for…
The ideal candidate for this role will have worked at a senior level in highway asset management, highway delivery or highway network management or have a commercial background.
A relevant degree or NVQ level 5 in an appropriate highway discipline is essential, as is experience of managing complex highway issues, commercial management, financial management, asset management, project management and working on S38 & S278 legal agreements.
We are supportive of a hybrid approach to working, including working from home and from our offices in Penrith, Kendal and Barrow.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:
Would you like more information? For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Amy Hutson, Highways Programme Manager, on 07768 131423.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 22nd April 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
