Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests
Closing date: 02 September 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Assistant Engineer (Highway Developers Agreements).
Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment?
We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for our community. We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Engineer to support our Highways Engineers in managing and delivering Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements under the Highways Act 1980.
Duties include:
The main duties will be but not restricted to:-
- Receive initial enquiries from developers relating to new highway infrastructure proposals under S38, S184 and S278 of the Highways Act 1980 and issue appropriate forms and guidance notes.
- Assist/undertake technical evaluation of proposed works, ensuring that all drawings comply with the relevant standards and specifications
- Prepare the relevant information, to allow the Council to enter a S38 or S278 Agreement. This will include drawings, technical information, fees, bonds and commuted sums.
- Issue permits to work on the highways in accordance with the Traffic Management Act.
- Supervise works on site ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Sign off completed works and issue the relevant certificates.
What you will bring to the role:
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of highway engineering and construction, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to effectively supervise highway works associated with Section 38, Section 184 and Section 278 Agreements. You will be able to work collaboratively with developers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure highway schemes are delivered safely and in accordance with approved plans, specifications and relevant standards.
You will also have an awareness of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) and wider health and safety legislation, with the ability to identify and report risks and help ensure that highway works are delivered in a safe and compliant manner.
A knowledge of highway legislation relating to Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements would be advantageous, together with an understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and its application to highway works and network management.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- Flexible working/flexi time
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting and interview dates to be confirmed.
For further details or to arrange an informal chat, please contact:
Malc Lucas – [email protected].
John Foster – [email protected].
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
