S106 Highways Engineer

Hoople; Hereford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an S106 Highways Engineer to join Herefordshire’s Infrastructure Delivery Team. The role involves project managing highway works, coordinating with various stakeholders, and requires a strong background in civil engineering with relevant experience in public sector projects.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to retail, leisure, and health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering highway infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience with minor traffic calming schemes.
• Public sector project delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Project manage S106 highway works from commissioning to delivery.
• Coordinate with local councils, design consultants, and contractors.
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Civil Engineering

Design Coordination

Traffic Calming Schemes

Education

HNC or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Salary: HC10 £44,711 - £48,710

Hours: 37

Location: Hereford

Closing Date: 01/07/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a highways engineer to join Herefordshire’s Infrastructure Delivery Team. Forming part of the Economy and Environment department, the Infrastructure Delivery Team is a multi-skilled engineering, design and project management team focused on the delivery of highways and transport projects.

As the S106 Highways Engineer, you will be responsible for working with local parish and town councils to develop and plan S106 highway works. You will also project manage these works from commissioning and overseeing detailed design through to procuring contractors and supervising delivery on site. This role involves managing stakeholder expectations, as well as coordinating with design consultants and contractors on the ground.

The successful candidate will hold at least an HNC or HND in civil engineering with significant experience in developing and delivering minor traffic calming schemes and other highway infrastructure projects. Demonstrable achievements in public sector development, design, procurement, and delivery of highway projects are essential.

Full details of the role and requirements are available in the role profile.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Scott Tompkins, Infrastructure Delivery Director, at 07533207756 or [e-mail].

Benefits of working for Herefordshire Council:

• Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase an additional 10 days per year
• Flexible Working: Flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and home working in some cases
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Perks: Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits, including savings, cashback, and discounts

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. Requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be prioritized for interview if they meet the essential criteria:

• Individuals who indicate they have a disability (supporting the "Disability Confident" scheme)
• Individuals who indicate in their supporting statement that they serve or have served in the Armed Forces or are family members of service members (supporting the Armed Forces Covenant)
• Individuals who indicate they are Herefordshire care leavers (supporting young people leaving care)

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

To apply, submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referencing the job description and person specification, and detailing how you meet the role's requirements.