Jobs

​West Northamptonshire is a thriving area which attracts substantial amounts of new development from house builders and commercial developers. 

We are seeking motivated and hard working people to join our small friendly team, to help to deliver new developments. 

Although some previous highways knowledge and experience would be helpful, full training will be given so we welcome applications from anyone new to this area.

What will you be doing?

To manage the processes for new adoptable roads (Section 38 Agreements and the Advanced Payment Code), and for works on the highway constructed for new developments (Section 278 Agreements) under the Highways Act. 

Including working closely with developers and their consultants, managing the technical audit process and the legal agreement process (liaising with and instructing the Council’s legal representatives), and liaising with other teams delivering developer’s works on the highway.

About you

You will be enthusiastic, a team player, and have great communication skills. 

You will be willing to learn and take up new challenges, be self motivated and once you have gained sufficient knowledge and experience, be able to work with minimal supervision.

About us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. 

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Attached documents

• ​ Highway Agreements Technician 2025 JD.pdf

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