Highway & Transport Engineer: Feasibility to Delivery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking an Engineer to join the Feasibility and Detailed Design Team. The role covers highway and transport schemes from concept through construction, including reports, designs, cost estimates and assessments.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team under Principal Engineers, focusing on active travel, highway improvements and public realm schemes, with consultation with residents and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with highway, transportation or civil engineering
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a range of audiences
• Demonstrated team collaboration and coordination
• Proactive problem solving in a multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Support the development, design and delivery of highway and transportation schemes
• Prepare technical reports, designs, specifications and cost estimates
• Undertake engineering assessments, inspections and analysis to develop practical solutions
• Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, contractors and external organisations
• Assist project delivery from feasibility through to construction
• Support consultation to reflect community and stakeholder views in scheme development
• Contribute to planning and design of infrastructure solutions
• Ensure schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with legislation and best practice

Skills

Sound engineering judgement

Strong communication skills

Proactive team player

Positive approach to problem solving

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking an Engineer to join the Feasibility and Detailed Design Team. The role covers highway and transport schemes from concept through construction, including reports, designs, cost estimates and assessments.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team under Principal Engineers, focusing on active travel, highway improvements and public realm schemes, with consultation with residents and stakeholders.