Neighbourhood Highways Engineer (Northern) (Full Time)

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

Neighbourhood Highways Engineer (Northern)

More Information

Salary

£46,579 - £50,908 per annum

Expires

01/11/2026

Location

Barnstaple, Devon

Job Type

Full Time

Help Lead Our Neighbourhood Highway Team

We are recruiting an experienced and collaborative Neighbourhood Highway Engineer to help keep Devon’s highway network safe, resilient and moving.

This is a varied role where your technical judgement, local knowledge and a commitment to excellent public service will make a visible difference.

We are looking for an Incorporated Engineer with a background inhighway maintenance, with confident professional judgement, sound technical knowledge and the ability to lead, mentor and manage others.

What You'll Be Doing

You will act as a trusted local technical lead, supporting highway maintenance, traffic management, local highways projects, winter service and emergency response.

Working with Elected Members, councils, communities and partners, you will turn local priorities into practical highway solutions.

You will support team performance, deputise when needed and help drive improvement across Devon.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Northern Devon Neighbourhood Highway Team.
• Provide clear technical advice on highways and traffic management.
• Deliver local maintenance programmes and highway projects.
• Build strong relationships with Members, councils and communities.
• Coordinate local responses to winter and emergency events.
• Manage workloads, resources and performance.
• Take responsibility for the financial management and reporting of locally managed maintenance programmes
• Share best practice across Devon's highway groups.

About You

You’ll bring:

• An Incorporated Engineer status.
• Experience in highway maintenance, traffic management or engineering.
• Confident professional judgement and sound technical knowledge.
• The ability to lead, mentor or manage others.
• A positive, customer-focused approach to community engagement.
• The ability to manage priorities and make informed decisions.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
• A commitment to excellent public service.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Tom Vaughan [e-mail]

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working -The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.government.gov.uk).

Company: Devon County Council

Salary: £46,579 - £50,908 per annum

Location: Barnstaple, Devon

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Engineer