Highways Assets Engineer – Bridges & Drainage

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea invites applications for a professionally qualified engineer to help maintain the borough's bridges, drainage and highways. Based in the borough at least 3 days a week, you will plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance on London’s iconic structures, ensuring safety and resilience.

You will manage projects end to end, supervise on-site works, review designs, and liaise with partners from TfL to developers.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with HNC or degree in a relevant technical subject.
• Experience managing highway or infrastructure schemes from start to finish.
• Able to supervise site works and keep accurate records.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain technical issues to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver planned and reactive maintenance to bridges and drainage systems.
• Manage projects end to end from scoping to commissioning contractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections and assess conditions.
• Review designs from developers and internal teams; provide practical advice and guidance.

Skills

Site supervision

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

HNC or degree in a relevant technical subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital systems

Job description

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea invites applications for a professionally qualified engineer to help maintain the borough's bridges, drainage and highways. Based in the borough at least 3 days a week, you will plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance on London’s iconic structures, ensuring safety and resilience.

You will manage projects end to end, supervise on-site works, review designs, and liaise with partners from TfL to developers.