Career Progression Pathway Engineer

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking candidates for the Career Progression Pathway Engineer position in its Network Management Team, aimed at enhancing highway design and infrastructure projects. The successful applicants will benefit from a structured career progression, robust training, and a collaborative work environment. Opportunities are available at various levels, from Trainee Technician to Senior Engineer, with a salary range of £25,183 to £41,511, reflecting the commitment to developing skilled professionals while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Strong pension scheme

Life cover

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrate personal attributes suitable for a Highway Engineering Team.
• Good interpersonal skills to collaborate on complex engineering solutions.
• Willingness to undergo training based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the highway design function within the Network Management Team.
• Provide high-quality civil engineering design and project management services.
• Manage a large portfolio of projects including minor highway improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Agile working

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Career Progression Pathway Engineer – Fixed Term Contract until 30th March 2027

About The Role

Wirral Council is seeking enthusiastic applicants for a role in its Network Management Team that will fully support the highway design function, which is part of the Council's Highways & Infrastructure service. The Design & Commissioning team is committed to providing high-quality civil engineering design and project management services to its clients as an internal traded business unit. The team manages a large portfolio of projects, including minor highway improvements under the Combined Authority Transport Plan and major projects within the City Region and Key Route Network infrastructure.

We offer a Career Progression Pathway with four stages, each with a competency-based framework for progression. Successful candidates will receive support through work-related development and, where applicable, day release training at college. Applications are welcome from candidates meeting the essential criteria at any of the four stages:

• Trainee Technician, Band D – Salary £25,183 - £25,584
• Technician, Band F – Salary £27,711 - £30,060
• Engineer, Band H – Salary £35,235 - £37,938
• Senior Engineer, P03 – Salary £38,626 - £41,511

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will meet the essential and desirable criteria for their preferred role. They should demonstrate personal attributes suitable for a Highway Engineering Team, work in an agile manner, and possess good interpersonal skills to collaborate on complex engineering solutions. Training will be provided at all levels based on experience and qualifications.

Interview Date

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 25th August 2025.

Additional Information

For further details or to discuss the role, contact Jim Gibbins, Senior Network Manager, at [e-mail] or Graham Roe, Design & Commissioning Senior Manager, at [e-mail]. We welcome candidates with diverse skills and experiences, and may consider a traineeship for suitable applicants.

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or need help with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at [e-mail] or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

Wirral Council values its employees and offers benefits such as staff discounts, a strong pension scheme, life cover, flexible working, family-friendly policies, and generous annual leave. We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

To apply, please visit our online application portal. Applications via post are not accepted. Ensure you have the right to work in the UK; details are available on our website. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Recruitment agencies need not apply.