Senior Engineer [Engineering Services]

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead highway improvement designs and supervise delivery across the county. The role requires engaging with residents, contractors and stakeholders to achieve sustainable, value-driven outcomes.

You will manage projects to high standards while applying current highway design and construction standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership of junior engineers, strong communication skills and the ability to work to tight

Qualifications

• A degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent qualification (e.g. BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering) plus evidence of continued learning and development, and working 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The primary focus of the role is the design and supervision of highway improvement projects across the County of Leicestershire.
• Collaborate with residents, contractors, stakeholders and colleagues to deliver value and quality in highway schemes.
• Prepare estimates, reports and contract documents and manage projects to agreed timescales.

Skills

Senior level design & supervision

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

UK driving licence

Team supervision

Highway standards knowledge

Time management under tight deadlines

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]