Engineer

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Pension scheme: employer contribution

Job summary

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in Bristol is seeking an Engineer to join the Delivery/Infrastructure team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) or job share, with a hybrid setup requiring 2–3 days at the Bristol Hub and the remainder remotely or in offices, a permanent contract and DBS not required due to local safeguarding scope.

You will apply recognised technical knowledge to deliver a wide range of projects, from greenways on disused rail corridors to conceptual cycle routes.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, or relevant field, with at least two years of experience, OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
• Competence in AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
• A working understanding of healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
• A working understanding of Traffic Signs Manual and Specification for Highway Works.
• A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
• Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
• Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.
• Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Highway Design

Healthy street design

Inclusive design

Health and safety management

Safeguarding

Education

Degree in Civil/Traffic/Highway design or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

£ 33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus a market supplement of £1,412

Ref: 203REC

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or job share available. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements and job-share opportunities.

Base: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week working from the Bristol Hub

Contract: Permanent

Disclosure: DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team : Delivery/ Infrastructure

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, you will deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities to create new and improve existing places for people to walk, wheel and cycle.

You will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem‑solving, and produce reliable technical outputs to deliver a wide variety of complex projects. These can range from developing new greenways from disused railway corridors to conceptual and outline designs for fully segregated urban cycle routes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
• Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
• Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.
• Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast‑moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working for the Trust means being part of a passionate, multi‑skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least twoyears of experience. OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
• Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, e.g. AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
• A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
• A working understanding of Traffic Signs Manual and Specification for Highway Works.
• A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 14 th September 2026.
• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Want to explore more roles?

You can find full details about all our current job openings at:

http://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.