Highways Senior Engineer

Job Title: Developing Highways Senior Engineer
Job Type: 6 month rolling contract
Location: Shrewsbury
Rate of pay: Paye £36.10ph  Umbrella £50PH

We’re working with a forward-thinking Local Authority who are looking to appoint a Developing Highways Senior Engineer to support the delivery of growth and infrastructure across the county.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in reviewing and approving highways works linked to new developments, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with standards.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing S38 & S278 agreements from application through to completion
• Reviewing and approving developer-led highway designs
• Negotiating with developers, consultants, and stakeholders
• Providing technical advice on planning applications
• Overseeing site inspections and supporting road adoption

About You

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience in highways or civil engineering (Local Authority or consultancy)
• Strong knowledge of S38 / S278 agreements
• Experience reviewing or producing highway designs
• Confidence dealing with developers and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.

Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position

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