Assistant Highway Engineer - Inspections & Maintenance

Hampshire Shared Services Partnership; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is inviting applications for an Assistant Highway Engineer based at Bishops Waltham Highway Depot. The role supports the Highways team to deliver maintenance across Hampshire, with 37 hours per week and a permanent contract.

You’ll assist with highway inspections, raise works orders, and work with contractors and local stakeholders to keep roads safe and well maintained. Training may lead to a Level 3 Civil Engineering apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Appropriate highways experience and the ability to manage a workload with minimal supervision.
• Good customer care and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Hampshire and work out of hours during weather events.

Responsibilities

• Assist Highway Engineers with technical support and inspections.
• Raise works orders and monitor contractor work and audits.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of junior staff.

Job description

Hampshire County Council is inviting applications for an Assistant Highway Engineer based at Bishops Waltham Highway Depot. The role supports the Highways team to deliver maintenance across Hampshire, with 37 hours per week and a permanent contract.

You’ll assist with highway inspections, raise works orders, and work with contractors and local stakeholders to keep roads safe and well maintained. Training may lead to a Level 3 Civil Engineering apprenticeship.