Hybrid Transport & Highway Network Assistant Engineer

Local Government South East; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

LGPS (pension)

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join the Network Services team. You will contribute to the design, delivery and management of highway, transport, parking and traffic signal schemes that impact safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Civil Engineering qualification and experience with highway networks; AutoCAD proficiency is advantageous. Hybrid working is available, with a full UK driving licence commonly expected.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in highway, transport and traffic infrastructure.
• Knowledge of UTMC and traffic signal projects desirable.
• Experience with report writing and stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Design, delivery and management of highway, transport and traffic schemes.
• Project manage allocated schemes and monitor budgets.
• Prepare reports, drawings and technical information.
• Site supervision and deputising for senior colleagues.

Skills

Client liaison

Project management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC/Degree)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join the Network Services team. You will contribute to the design, delivery and management of highway, transport, parking and traffic signal schemes that impact safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Civil Engineering qualification and experience with highway networks; AutoCAD proficiency is advantageous. Hybrid working is available, with a full UK driving licence commonly expected.