Development and Adoptions Manager

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:

• Develop and implement business strategy to maximise commercial opportunities with internal services, external contracts & developers.
• Lead, liaise and advise various departments and partners, including developers and Highway Consultants on issues relating Section 38's and S278’s their impact on Cumbria’s highway network.
• Lead and support others in the team working with developers and highway consultants during the design process and undertake design checks to facilitate highway developments in relation to Sections 38’s and S278’s.
• Develop service commercial awareness and control of commercial opportunity, contracts & frameworks.

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.

Would you like more information? For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Amy Hutson, Highways Programme Manager, on 07768 131423.

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. Our benefits | Careers

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Closing date: 22nd April 2025