Project Engineer

Salary

From £35,570 to £45,529 (Grade HI)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Environment

Date posted

05/10/2026

Job reference

REQ00001300

Are you a skilled and experienced Project Engineer looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic Highways team to design and implement a varied ranged of schemes for all modes.

The role

• Leading on the design and implementation of highway schemes from inception to construction
• Project management of all elements relating to highway schemes
• Compile specifications and bills of quantities for highway works as well as prepare contract documentation
• Oversee contractors, consultants and suppliers engaged in the delivery of projects and services
• Assisting other internal teams and stakeholders and providing expert technical advice to support the delivery of our highway projects.

Applicants must hold a Driver’s License to drive in the UK

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Experience in highway engineering, with a strong understanding of highway design
• Proven ability to manage and deliver highway engineering projects from inception to completion
• Excellent technical skills, including proficiency in design software (AutoCAD) and engineering analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Self-motivated and organised

Our offer to you

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: David Wildish on 01635 551111.

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.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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