Highways Agreements Inspector

Overview

Are you passionate about highways, infrastructure and shaping places for future generations? Join Buckinghamshire Council as a Highways Agreements Inspector and play a key role in delivering the highways infrastructure that supports the county's growth and prosperity.

Working within the Highways Development Management Delivery Team, you will help ensure that new roads, commercial accesses and highway improvements associated with development are designed and constructed to the highest standards before becoming part of the public highway network. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines technical expertise, site-based inspections, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving, giving you the opportunity to make a visible impact on some of Buckinghamshire's most significant development and infrastructure projects.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council's Planning, Growth and Sustainability Directorate is helping to shape the future of Buckinghamshire through sustainable growth, infrastructure delivery and economic development.

Our teams work on a diverse range of projects, from residential developments and commercial schemes through to strategic infrastructure improvements. We are committed to creating thriving communities, supporting businesses and ensuring that development is accompanied by safe, sustainable and well-designed highways infrastructure.

The Highways Development Management Delivery Team sits at the heart of this agenda. We work closely with developers, contractors, transport planners and local communities to guide developments from planning approval through technical review, legal agreements, construction supervision and ultimately highway adoption.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, collaborative and friendly team. Communication is at the centre of how we work, and we offer a flexible, agile approach that empowers staff to manage their workload while ensuring support is always available when needed.

About the role

As a Highways Agreements Inspector, you will oversee the delivery of highway works associated with development, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical standards and statutory requirements.

The role offers an excellent balance of field-based and office-based work, providing the opportunity to inspect live construction sites, engage directly with contractors and developers, and contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure across Buckinghamshire.

Key responsibilities include:

• Auditing and approving designs for Section 184 applications and associated highway works.
• Supervising Section 38 and Section 278 agreement works through construction and adoption stages.
• Undertaking site inspections and maintaining accurate records and photographic evidence.
• Representing the Council at meetings with developers, consultants and contractors.
• Reviewing and approving traffic management proposals and road space bookings.
• Negotiating practical solutions to construction issues and ensuring works are completed to the required standards.
• Supporting the safe and efficient coordination of highway works while minimising disruption to road users. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative highway schemes, influence project delivery and contribute directly to Buckinghamshire's future growth.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and organised professional who enjoys working independently, building relationships and solving technical challenges.

You will possess:

Essential

• Experience working within highways, civil engineering, development management or a related field.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, contractors and customers.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• NRSWA Accreditation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience as a Highways Inspector, Works Supervisor or Clerk of Works.
• Experience within local government, highways maintenance or civil engineering environments.
• Knowledge of highway construction techniques, specifications and traffic management.
• Experience managing contractors and construction activities on site.
• Experience using highways management systems such as Confirm.
• Additional qualifications such as A Levels, BTEC or equivalent relevant technical qualifications.
• Most importantly, you will be a proactive team player with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and excellent customer service.

Other information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Sharp; [email protected]

Closing Date:  Thursday 9^th July 2026

Interview Date: tbc

 

Our values

At Buckinghamshire Council, our values are Proud, Accountable, Collaborative and Trustworthy. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful difference to our communities.

What We Offer

• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training opportunities.
• Career progression through the Council's career grade structure.
• Access to apprenticeship and professional qualification opportunities, including routes into Civil Engineering.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounts and benefits including travel, leisure and retail offers.
• A supportive team culture with opportunities to participate in social and community activities.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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