Senior Engineer [Engineering Services]

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Senior Engineer to join the Engineering Team at County Hall, Leicester. The role focuses on the design and supervision of highway improvement projects across the county, delivering value through sustainable, low‑carbon methods and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will work with a motivated team, lead junior staff, and ensure projects meet timescales and standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent qualification and evidence of continuing professional development, with progression towards I.Eng or C.Eng.
• Experience of senior level design and supervision in an engineering setting, including estimates, reports and contract documents.
• UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise highway improvement projects across the County.
• Lead project delivery and manage junior team members.
• Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with highway standards and timescales.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering

Design and supervision

UK driving licence

Junior team supervision

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA

Salary: £45,309 - £49,407 per annum plus 10% Market Premia (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 29th November 2026

Interview Date(s): 11th December 2026 - Please Note: Interview will be In person

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. We’ve achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents.

The successful applicant will join a motivated and friendly team delivering highway improvement projects that make a real difference to local communities. We are committed to achieving best value through innovation and sustainability, including the use of recycled materials and low-carbon construction techniques. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential, as the role involves working closely with residents, contractors, stakeholders, and colleagues.

The primary focus of the role is the design and supervision of highway improvement projects across the County of Leicestershire.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• A degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent qualification (e.g. BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering) plus demonstrable evidence of continued learning and development, and working towards (or willing to work towards) I.Eng or C.Eng.
• Experience of design and supervision at a senior level in an engineering setting. And design and project management, preparation of estimates, reports and contract documents.
• As the nature of the work may involve you carrying out work at different locations to your designated base, a UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• Supervision of junior team members in technical aspects and performance management.
• Knowledge of current technical standards for highway design and construction.
• The ability to work to challenging timescales and build working relationships. Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice. With excellent communication and presentation skills.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

John Hardy, Project Delivery Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]