Senior Engineer/ Transport Planner

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive package including excellent pension

Leadership and digital skills development programmes

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking a professional to join their Infrastructure team, focusing on the regeneration of Salford. The role encompasses managing infrastructure projects from conception to completion, coordinating with technical teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in infrastructure project delivery.
• Proven record of managing junior team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support development of infrastructure project pipeline.
• Coordinate bids for grant funding and project delivery.
• Manage project budgets and teams to ensure governance.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Post-qualification experience in project management

Job description

Join us in Infrastructure to become part of a growing team that is driving the regeneration of Salford, home to one of the North West’s fastest growing communities.

This role is a chance to build on the experience you have in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering you will get to broaden your expertise and grow as a leader thanks to the scale and variety of projects planned for our city.

Our goals are linked closely into the wider vision and strategy for transport and regeneration in Greater Manchester you can help us make an impact on our local communities and the region.

You can expect involvement in everything from large‑scale projects that transform whole neighbourhoods to small‑scale schemes that make a difference to lives at street level.

We’re helping build a better Salford through high‑quality engineering across walking and cycling, micromobility, traffic flow, EV charging, bus and rail and much more. Get ready to build a more impactful career in infrastructure.

Why join us in Infrastructure?

• Scale of growth and regeneration in Salford.
• Wide variety of projects to work on and experience to gain.
• Opportunities to be involved in projects from initial idea through to completion the feeling of ownership because you’re not stuck at the front end.
• Close collaboration with a large in‑house technical team that is highly experienced in strategy and delivery.
• Strong learning culture with a focus on continuous development and access to the wider training and accreditation opportunities within the Salford City Council engineering community.
• Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation.
• Hybrid/flexible working.
• Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

You will play a key role in supporting Group Leaders with developing our pipeline and acting as the client to Salford’s delivery teams. We want you to:

• Work to maintain and develop a pipeline of infrastructure projects in Salford and coordinate the development of bids for grant funding to support project delivery.
• Support the Group Leader to plan, monitor and review the team’s capital programme of transport projects, taking responsibility for project budgets, programme and pipeline, ensuring appropriate governance.
• Work with senior leaders of the technical team to commission the design, delivery and development of infrastructure improvements across the city.
• Provide support with the development and management of strategic highways policy and strategy.
• Work closely with TfGM to ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure projects. Work with officers from neighbouring districts to co‑ordinate infrastructure work across boundaries.
• Manage junior team members and/or consultants on the development and delivery of our infrastructure programme.
• Work closely with the wider teams at Salford, such as the Development and Investment teams, to ensure the infrastructure programme helps to drive our growth aspirations for Salford.
• Represent Salford at a Greater Manchester level to collaborate with key partners. Work with TfGM to influence Greater Manchester strategy documents.
• Liaise with elected members on strategy, planning, sign‑off and delivery. Liaise with the public as required.

Your profile

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject;
• Or a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related subject;
• Or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject, with post‑qualification experience in infrastructure programme or project management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in the development and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• A proven record of project delivery.
• The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations and statutory bodies.
• Experience of effective liaison with stakeholders and the public, including elected Members and senior officers.
• Experience of managing junior staff as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability in the face of changing deadlines or requirements.

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.