Engineer (Highways Design / Network Management)

Darlington; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexi-time

Flexible working

Parental leave

Wellbeing offer

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Highway Design professional to lead the development and delivery of diverse highway schemes across the Borough. You will drive projects from concept through delivery, ensuring compliance with standards and project objectives.

You will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors, applying your knowledge of policies and design regulations while coordinating workloads to meet deadlines. A strong emphasis on collaboration and quality is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design and project delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of highway design schemes from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to meet design objectives.
• Ensure schemes comply with policies, standards and project requirements.
• Organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Civil 3D

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Hours and Pay

Salary £40,444 to £43,149 (per annum) Salary Band £40,001 to £50,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Architects / Surveyors / Engineers
Directorate N/A Published Date 13/10/2026 Closing Date 28/10/2026

**RESTRICTED - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Highway Design Team. The team is responsible for developing and delivering highway improvement projects across the Borough of Darlington, supporting the Council's commitment to providing a safe, efficient and accessible transport network.

As a member of the team, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of a diverse range of highway schemes. These include accessibility improvements, traffic management and road safety measures, bus priority initiatives, major highway network enhancements, and the development of walking and cycling infrastructure. This is an opportunity to deliver projects that make a difference to local communities, improve connectivity and support the future of transport across the borough.

Using your knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, design standards and regulations, you will lead the development of highway design projects from concept through to delivery. Working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors, you will ensure schemes are developed and implemented in accordance with the required standards and project objectives.

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD and will have a working knowledge of Civil 3D. You will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, and be capable of effectively organising and prioritising your workload to meet project deadlines. Experience in highway design and project delivery, together with a proactive and collaborative approach, will enable you to succeed in the role.

We recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible and home-working arrangements where appropriate. However, all staff must be able to work from Darlington's Allington Way Depot when required.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering infrastructure improvements that benefit residents, businesses and visitors, while helping to shape the future of transport within Darlington.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

**RESTRICTED - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Highway Design Team. The team is responsible for developing and delivering highway improvement projects across the Borough of Darlington, supporting the Council's commitment to providing a safe, efficient and accessible transport network.

As a member of the team, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of a diverse range of highway schemes. These include accessibility improvements, traffic management and road safety measures, bus priority initiatives, major highway network enhancements, and the development of walking and cycling infrastructure. This is an opportunity to deliver projects that make a difference to local communities, improve connectivity and support the future of transport across the borough.

Using your knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, design standards and regulations, you will lead the development of highway design projects from concept through to delivery. Working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors, you will ensure schemes are developed and implemented in accordance with the required standards and project objectives.

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD and will have a working knowledge of Civil 3D. You will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, and be capable of effectively organising and prioritising your workload to meet project deadlines. Experience in highway design and project delivery, together with a proactive and collaborative approach, will enable you to succeed in the role.

We recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible and home-working arrangements where appropriate. However, all staff must be able to work from Darlington's Allington Way Depot when required.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering infrastructure improvements that benefit residents, businesses and visitors, while helping to shape the future of transport within Darlington.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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