Engineer (Improvements)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Norwich is seeking an Engineer to support the Highways Capital Programme. Responsibilities include developing infrastructure plans, securing funding, and managing multiple highway projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in highway proposals, strong interpersonal skills, and good broadband connectivity for remote work. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, health services, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the development of highway proposals and project management.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team.
• Good broadband connectivity for remote/hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.
• Help form proposals for funding opportunities.
• Implement the Highway Capital Programme within budgets.

Skills

Project and financial management

Interpersonal skills

Solution development and delivery

Job description

Overview

Engineer - Improvements | 9426 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (Scale I) | County Hall, Norwich

This position in our Asset and Capital Programme Management Team is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future output of the Highways Capital Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) pipeline of feasibility studies and an increasing improvements programme to deliver value for money and achieve national, Local Transport Plan and local targets.
• Help form proposals that support internal and external funding opportunities, ensuring Norfolk maintains its successful record in securing funding from the Department for Transport and other sources.
• Support the implementation of the Highway Capital Programme within allocated budgets, which consists of hundreds of projects per annum ranging from small maintenance schemes to major projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development of highway proposals, project and financial management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and deliver solutions as part of a team.
• Good broadband connectivity for remote/hybrid working.

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Phill Reilly on 01603 224203.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ – our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

About Us

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work‑life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good broadband connectivity.

Closing Dates

Redeployment closing date: 4 December 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 11 December 2025 23:59