Highways Drainage Maintenance Engineer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority based in Bromsgrove is seeking a Highways Drainage Engineer to develop a range of drainage projects. Responsibilities include assessing existing drainage systems and advising team members. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in highway drainage techniques. This permanent full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing highway drainage infrastructure.
• Ability to work on-site and liaise with engineers.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver drainage projects.
• Advise team members and support major incidents.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of drainage systems.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Highway drainage techniques

Site assessment

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Highways Drainage Engineer
Salary: up to £38,288 (plus Marketforces of £3700 per annum, see advert text for info).
Hours: 35 weekly hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Lydiate Ash Depot, Bromsgrove, B61 0QN

The Role
Worcestershire County Council is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Hiaghways Drainage Engineer to develop and deliver an exciting range of drainage projects from localised maintenance schemes to large flood alleviation works. Salary offered is up to £38,288 Plus Marketforces supplement of £3700 p.a. (Paid until 31/3/28 when this will be reviewed)

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters!We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

We have one of the fastest growing economies in the country and it’s something we are incredibly proud of.Our investment into infrastructure is greater now than at any stage in the last 30 years as we strive to ensure Worcestershire is a fantastic place to live, work, travel through and do business in.

The Highways and Transport Directorate lives and breathes the County Council’s key priority of Worcestershire being ‘Open for Business’.We promote economic growth by reducing journey times, improving connectivity and increasing employment opportunities throughout the county. We wouldn’t be able to do any of that without our dedicated staff.Our teams are made up of talented individuals including engineers, planners, surveyors, project managers and civil engineering professionals with a wide variety of skills and qualifications to support the delivery of our corporate priorities.

You’ll be working in our friendly and knowledgeable Highways Drainage team who willsupport your development and get the most from your experience of highway drainage techniques. There are lots of opportunities for progression too, with our great career pathways.

Using your sound technical and practical problem solving skills, you’ll be keeping our roads safe by assessing existing highway drainage infrastructure and continue its ongoing improvement and maintenance You’ll be advising other team members, going out on site visits and liaising with talented Engineers and technicians to deliver a range of highways drainage activities.

You may on occasion be working out-of-hours for which you will be paid for and you’ll be part of making a difference for the people of Worcestershire by supporting major incidents such as severe weather events.

For an informal chat, please contact Mark Morris [e-mail]

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council iscommitted to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Full-Time: 35 hours permanent | Location: Worcestershire (working county wide)

• Advert closing date: 31st August 2025
• Anticipated interview date: 22nd September 2025

Attached documents
Maintenance Engineer Person Specification.docx
Maintenance Engineer Job Description.docx