Section 38/278 Engineer

North East Lincolnshire Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is forming a new Highways and Transport service and seeks an Engineer to lead engineering schemes from planning to delivery. You will use professional judgement to assess risks, interpret standards and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.

You’ll develop designs, review technical information, manage contractors and oversee site activity while providing professional advice to colleagues, stakeholders and the public.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects with contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical matters into clear information.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering schemes and programmes from planning to delivery.
• Assess risks, interpret standards and ensure safety and compliance.
• Review technical information, manage site activity and contractors.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for informed decision-making.
• Provide professional advice to colleagues, stakeholders and the public.

Job description

Highways and Transport is back at North East Lincolnshire Council, creating a rare opportunity to be part of something from the beginning.

As we establish and grow this newly formed service, we’re bringing together talented people who want to do more than simply deliver services. We’re looking for people who want to influence how they are designed, developed and improved for the future.

From maintaining and improving our highways network, to shaping how people travel across North East Lincolnshire, the work we do touches the lives of residents, businesses and visitors every day. Now is an exciting time to join us as we invest in our people, strengthen our expertise and create a service fit for the future.

Whether you’re starting your career as a technician, developing your professional expertise as an engineer, or stepping into a senior leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark, grow your career and help shape the future of Highways and Transport in North East Lincolnshire.

What will your day look like?

As an Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in planning, designing, coordinating and delivering engineering schemes and programmes.

You’ll use your professional judgement to assess risks, interpret standards, develop solutions and make sure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements and best practice.

Within the HDC Teamt here will be a strong focus on health and safety ensuring all colleagues and contractors on site are adhering to key safety principles and regulations at all times.This means there may be instances of having to challenge.

Your day could involve developing designs, reviewing technical information, managing contractors, overseeing site activity, monitoring project performance or preparing reports and recommendations. You’ll also provide professional advice to colleagues, stakeholders, elected Members and the public, helping resolve issues and support good decision-making.

This is a role where you’ll be trusted to lead defined projects through the full lifecycle, balancing safety, quality, cost, risk and delivery.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced engineering professional who can manage projects, work confidently with contractors and stakeholders, and bring sound judgement to technical decisions. You must be open to having challenging conversations with stakeholders and third parties ensuring that outcomes are delivered safely and to specifications.

You’ll need strong organisational skills, good communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical matters into clear, accessible information. You’ll be comfortable working with drawings, specifications, reports, data and risk assessments.

You’ll also understand the importance of collaboration. This role will suit someone who can take ownership, build relationships and deliver practical engineering solutions that work for the place, the service and the people who use it.

Why join us?

This is a chance to play a key role in a newly formed Highways and Transport service with ambition, purpose and room to grow.

You’ll be joining at a point where your expertise can genuinely help shape how projects are planned, delivered and improved. You’ll have the opportunity to influence standards, strengthen delivery and support a service that has a direct impact on communities across North East Lincolnshire.

If you want to bring your engineering skills somewhere they will be valued, visible and put to good use, this could be your next move.

Key Dates

We aim to interview successful candidates w/c 19th October 2026

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