Highways Assets Engineer: Bridges & Drainage Lead

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a qualified engineer to manage highways and drainage maintenance across the borough, including iconic bridges. You will lead end-to-end projects, supervise site works and liaise with TfL, developers and residents to apply sustainable design wherever possible.

A UK driving licence is preferable and a degree in a technical subject is required. The role is based in the borough with site visits across Greater London, offering professional

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with highway/infrastructure scheme experience.
• Experience supervising on-site works and coordinating multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver planned and reactive maintenance to bridges and drainage.
• Work on iconic structures such as Chelsea and Albert Bridges.
• Ensure road drainage meets high standards and is well maintained.
• Manage projects end to end: scoping, cost estimation, contracting and delivery.
• Carry out site inspections, assess conditions and supervise installations.

Skills

Highways maintenance planning

Project management

Site supervision

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or degree in a relevant technical subject

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a qualified engineer to manage highways and drainage maintenance across the borough, including iconic bridges. You will lead end-to-end projects, supervise site works and liaise with TfL, developers and residents to apply sustainable design wherever possible.

A UK driving licence is preferable and a degree in a technical subject is required. The role is based in the borough with site visits across Greater London, offering professional