Engineer

Eastleigh; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Confidential Employee Assistance Prog.

Collaborative and inclusive working en

Job summary

Eastleigh Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Engineer to support the Principal Engineer in delivering repairs, renewals and improvements to Borough assets. You will handle financial and administrative tasks and lead on daily engineering enquiries and policy guidance.

Your role includes inspections of highway infrastructure, managing the Road Marking Programme, and overseeing traffic orders for events. A proactive team player with technical knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills in office and engineering software.
• Ability to interpret maps, drawings and spatial data.
• Knowledge of national/local standards including TSRGD and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of Borough highway infrastructure in day/night shifts.
• Manage the Borough Road Marking Programme and related projects.
• Oversee temporary traffic regulation orders for events on the highway.
• Support engineering projects at Grange Park Mobile Home site and liaise with stakeholders.
• Oversee the Small Works Programme to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Assist with Street Naming/Numbering enquiries and Tables & Chairs licensing.
• Manage Christmas Lighting arrangements and liaise with contractors.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Specialist software

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Welcome to the recruitment portal for Eastleigh Borough Council. We're an ambitious council, prepared to invest in our staff - and we have an excellent track record of making things happen. If you want to really make a difference and develop your career, Eastleigh Borough Council is a great choice.

We thank you for your interest in working for Eastleigh Borough Council and wish you well in your application.

Job advert text Engineer

Permanent

25 hours per week

Salary £42,793, pro-rata (Band 7)

Location: Hedge End Depot.

Do you want to make a difference?

Here at Eastleigh Borough Council, we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.

To help us achieve our ambitious strategy, we are looking for a highly motivated engineer to join the team.

The role

Your day to day will consist of supporting the Principal Engineer with the delivering of planned repairs, renewals and improvements to Borough assets. You will also support the completion all associated financial and administrative tasks and lead on daily aspects of engineering enquiries and request advice on regulations and policy.

Your activities will include:

• Carry out regular inspections to Borough owned highway infrastructure (to be carried out under an agreed frequency in daylight and nighttime hours)
• Day to day management, development and delivery of the Borough’s Road Marking Programme.
• To oversee the implementation of temporary traffic regulation orders relating to events held on the Highway.
• Support the Engineering Technician with planned project and minor maintenances at Grange Park Mobile Home site and liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required.
• Oversee the Small Works Programme, to ensure project delivery within timescales and compliance with relevant policy and procedures.
• Assist with Street Naming and Numbering enquiries, and applications for Tables and Chairs licencing as required.
• Manage the Christmas Lighting arrangements and liaise with the contractor as appropriate, under the supervision of the Principal Engineer.

About you

We are looking for someone with attention to detail, great teamwork skills and someone who is able to communicate effectively at all levels (from members of the public to stakeholders)

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Computer literate. Able to use AutoCAD, GIS, MS Office and other typical general office packages, and also specialist software packages
• Ability to use and interpret spatial data (maps and drawings)
• Good knowledge of national and local standards, and techniques and technical procedures including TSRGD
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and risk assessments

About us

In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.

Our benefits include:

• 27-30 days annual leave (depending on local government continuous service)
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from office and home and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part time staff)
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships across the Borough
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment

If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Claire Rawlings, Principal Engineer by email - [e-mail]

Closing date: 22 November 2026

Interview date: week commencing - 30 November 2026