Lead Neighbourhood Highways Engineer - Hybrid Role

Environment Journal; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working including homeworking

Devon Discounts

Job summary

Devon County Council in Barnstaple invites applications for a Neighbourhood Highways Engineer (Northern). You will lead a local team, provide technical advice on highways and traffic management, and deliver maintenance projects that keep the network safe and moving.

The role emphasizes collaboration with councils, elected members and communities. The position requires an Incorporated Engineer status, strong judgement, and the ability to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Incorporated Engineer status is required or essential.
• Experience in highway maintenance, traffic management or engineering.
• Confident professional judgement and sound technical knowledge.
• Ability to lead, mentor or manage others.
• Customer-focused approach to community engagement.
• Ability to prioritise and make informed decisions.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted local technical lead, supporting highway maintenance, traffic management, local highways projects, winter service and emergency response.
• Work with elected Members, councils, communities and partners to turn local priorities into practical highway solutions.
• Support team performance, deputise when needed and drive improvement across Devon.
• Lead and support the Northern Devon Neighbourhood Highway Team.
• Provide clear technical advice on highways and traffic management.
• Coordinate local responses to winter and emergency events.
• Manage workloads, resources and performance, including financial reporting.

Skills

Incorporated Engineer

Highways maintenance

Traffic management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Devon County Council in Barnstaple invites applications for a Neighbourhood Highways Engineer (Northern). You will lead a local team, provide technical advice on highways and traffic management, and deliver maintenance projects that keep the network safe and moving.

The role emphasizes collaboration with councils, elected members and communities. The position requires an Incorporated Engineer status, strong judgement, and the ability to mentor staff.