Engineer - Minor Works

Southwark Council; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking an Engineer - Minor Works to design and deliver highway projects that improve walking, cycling and public spaces. You will lead 2D design work, producing AutoCAD drawings and supporting schemes from feasibility to construction.

The role requires a Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering degree, strong AutoCAD skills, and experience managing capital projects through design and delivery. A focus on collaborative, buildable solutions in an urban setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related discipline.
• Understanding of statutory framework, regulations and design guidance for transport/highway schemes.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for producing technical drawings.
• Experience managing capital projects through feasibility, design, consultation and delivery stages.
• Experience delivering highway/transport improvement schemes including junction upgrades and cycle schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of minor highway works schemes.
• Produce accurate AutoCAD drawings: general arrangements, layouts, sections, details and traffic management plans.
• Manage project budgets and programmes for schemes up to £300k, and support larger programmes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants and contractors to develop practical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, contract documentation and tender information.
• Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections to inform design and delivery decisions.
• Provide technical advice on highway design, constructability, materials and current standards.
• Support procurement processes and contractor management.
• Ensure projects comply with CDM 2015 requirements and health and safety standards.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost estimates

Site surveys

Education

Bachelor in Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you see yourself designing highways schemes that make walking, cycling and public spaces safer and more attractive?

Can you use your AutoCAD expertise to deliver transport projects that improve everyday journeys for thousands of residents?

Does the idea of joining a team that delivers some of London's most highly regarded highways projects appeal to you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Highways - Transport Projects Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Engineer - Minor Works to join our amazing team and help make a difference today. Southwark's highways projects are recognised across London as being of a high standard and exemplify the aspirations for transport schemes in the capital. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering projects that improve the borough's streets, public spaces and transport network.

What You'll Be Doing

Working as part of the Transport Projects team, you will be responsible for managing and delivering highway design projects, with a particular focus on minor works schemes and improvements to walking, cycling and the public realm. You will act as the lead 2D designer within the project team, taking schemes from feasibility and preliminary design through to detailed design, procurement and construction support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design development of minor highway works schemes.
• Producing accurate and clear AutoCAD drawings, including general arrangements, layouts, sections, setting-out drawings, levels, construction details and traffic management plans.
• Managing project budgets and programmes for schemes typically valued up to £300k, while supporting larger transport programmes.
• Coordinating with internal teams, consultants and contractors to develop practical and buildable design solutions.
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, contract documentation and tender information.
• Supporting public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and inspections to inform design and delivery decisions.
• Providing technical advice on highway design, constructability, materials and compliance with current standards.
• Supporting procurement processes and contractor management.
• Ensuring projects comply with CDM 2015 requirements and relevant health and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated highways professional with strong design capability, excellent project management skills and a genuine passion for improving the public realm.

You'll bring:

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline.
• A practical understanding of the statutory framework, regulations and design guidance for transport and highway schemes.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for producing technical drawings.
• Experience managing capital projects through feasibility, design, consultation and delivery stages.
• Experience delivering highway and transport improvement schemes, including junction upgrades, pedestrian crossings, cycle schemes, road safety projects and bus improvements.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities and work instructions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to develop practical design solutions within a complex urban environment.
• Knowledge of CDM requirements and design risk management principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality project delivery.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Occasional attendance outside normal working hours may be required for meetings, consultations and site visits.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship.

Benefits and More Information

Find out more about why Southwark is a great place to work:

Advert close date: 11th November 2026
Shortening date: 13th November 2026
Interview date: W/C 23rd November 2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This vacancy is subject to the council's redeployment arrangements. Eligible redeployees will be considered first, and the vacancy may be withdrawn if a suitable redeployee is appointed.

Southwark Council will only contact candidates through official Council recruitment channels. We will not ask you to provide passport details, proof of address, National Insurance number, bank details or payment at application stage. These checks are only requested at the onboarding process once an offer of employment has been made. If you are unsure whether a communication you have received is genuine, please contact the Resourcing team directly before sharing any personal information.

We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that diversity strengthens the services we deliver to our communities. We particularly welcome applications from members of Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities as part of our commitment to increasing representation at senior management level across the Council.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• Consider yourself disabled or have a long-term health condition

Salary Range (Full time equivalent) £47,367 - £55,080