Senior Engineer (Highways) – 03076

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in the management and delivery of engineering projects and services. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Leading in the design, implementation, and maintenance of transport and countryside infrastructure projects
• Conducting feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical investigations
• Supervising and assisting junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance and support
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Providing expert engineering advice and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Attending site meetings, public consultations, and stakeholder engagement events

Qualifications & Attributes

• Extensive experience in highway engineering, with a solid understanding of design principles and best practices
• Proficient in the use of engineering design software and tools such as AutoCAD
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within agreed timescales

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family‑friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments
• A range of local discounts on shopping, services, and leisure activities
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional five days after five years’ service

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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