Highways Engineer Planned Maintenance

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highways Engineer for Planned Maintenance to manage and deliver maintenance projects across Manchester. This role involves overseeing reconstruction and resurfacing works, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing a significant budget. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in highway maintenance, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to design effective maintenance schemes. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about infrastructure and community development.

Benefits

Up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Participation in local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Membership in the Good Employment Charter

Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Highways Maintenance required.
• Ability to validate roadscape data and design maintenance schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance for carriageways and footways across Manchester.
• Oversee construction works and instruct contractors.

Skills

Highway Maintenance Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Financial Data Management

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent

Job description

Highways Engineer Planned Maintenance

Salary: Grade 8 £40,476 - £44,711 (Bar at £43,693) per annum pro rata
Vacancies: 2

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 30 April 2025

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

Requirements:

• 2 References; 3 years' employment history preferred
• Qualification: HNC / HND or equivalent with extensive experience in Highways Maintenance
• Casual Car Documentation: Designated Casual Car User; occasional journeys may be necessary

The Team

The Highways Planned Maintenance Team manages the design, programming, and delivery of maintenance for carriageways and footways across Manchester, with an annual budget of approximately £14m covering around 450 sites. Responsibilities include reconstruction, resurfacing, and preventative treatments, requiring detailed knowledge of materials and techniques.

The Ideal Candidate

Reporting to the Team Leader, candidates should have extensive highway maintenance knowledge and the ability to:

• Identify and prioritize annual maintenance programs
• Validate Gaist roadscape data for scheme planning
• Design maintenance schemes with cost estimates
• Develop detailed delivery and traffic management plans
• Oversee works during construction, instruct contractors, and sign off on completion

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential, along with confidence in working with financial data and knowledge of contract management.

Client Benefits

• Up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years
• Participation in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, and more
• Opportunities for learning and development, including workshops and apprenticeships
• Membership in the Good Employment Charter, supporting fair and flexible work
• Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave

They are an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applications regardless of background.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Guarantees assessments for applicants meeting minimum requirements and belonging to categories such as Armed Forces members/veterans, care leavers, or individuals with disabilities.

Joining Benefits

As a Disability Confident Employer, they offer workplace adjustments, staff networks, and accessible workplaces.

Requirements from Candidates

Proof of right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship under Skilled Worker is not available. Candidates should consider their own right to work options.

Pre-Employment Checks

Checks may include proof of right to work, references, and qualification evidence, to ensure safety and security.