Highways Civil Engineering Team Leader (Alnwick)

Northumberland County Council; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (where applicable)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Highways Civil Engineering Team Leader in Alnwick to lead a surfacing crew at Lionheart Depot. You will manage safety, planning, and day-to-day operations, coordinating with contracts managers and site teams to meet schedules and quality targets.

The role requires knowledge of highways works, budget-conscious leadership, and proficiency with heavy surfacing plant. NCC offers generous leave, pension benefits, and flexi options where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading highways surfacing crews and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of H&S requirements and environmental regs.
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily activities to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead surfacing crew and subcontractors on active highways/sites.
• Deliver start-of-shift briefings and safety plans.
• Coordinate activities with contracts managers and site teams.
• Ensure materials laid to BS tolerances and specs.
• Oversee pre-start checks and operation of surfacing plant.
• Complete daily paperwork and QA records.

Skills

Crew supervision

Health & Safety

Planning

Quality control

Plant operation

Administration

Job description

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Highways Civil Engineering Team Leader (Alnwick)

Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/3491/DE

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Lionheart Depot, Alnwick

Closing Date:

16/11/2026

Job Category:

Traffic / Highways / Road Safety

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Place and Regeneration

Job information

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We are committed to delivering safe, well-maintained highways across the county. As part of our Highways team, we play a vital role in keeping Northumberland's road network in excellent condition for residents, businesses and visitors. Our operational teams use specialist equipment and innovative repair techniques to deliver efficient highway maintenance solutions countywide.

The Northern Area team require a Highways Civil Engineering Team Leader to lead a team of Skilled Operatives as part of the resurfacing Team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Crew & Site Supervision: Lead and monitor the surfacing crew and sub-contractors across active highways or construction sites.
• Health & Safety (H&S):Deliver start-of-shift briefings, vehicle and pedestrian management plans, and enforce H&S requirements and environmental regulations.
• Planning & Coordination: Coordinate daily activities with contracts managers and site teams, working to programmed schedules and productivity targets.
• Quality Control: Ensure coated and asphalt materials are laid accurately to project specifications and British Standard (BS) tolerances.
• Plant & Equipment:Oversee pre-start checks, daily inspections, and safe operation of heavy surfacing plant (such as pavers, rollers, planers, and chippers).
• Administration & Reporting: Complete daily paperwork, shift reports, quality assurance (QA) records, and handovers.

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of highways works as well as current legislation and best practice
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to lead in line with budget allocations

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Wayne Gair (Highways Surfacing Senior Team Leader) via email; [e-mail]

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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