Senior Highway Engineer | Full time | Planning & Regeneration |County Hall, Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join its engineering team in Preston. The role involves developing designs for major transport infrastructure and collaborating with various professionals. Ideal candidates should have a passion for highway design and substantial experience or qualifications in the field. This position offers flexible working arrangements, a car leasing scheme, excellent leave entitlements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car leasing scheme with a brand-new electric or hybrid car

26 days holiday, rising to 32 after five years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and conference opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for highway design.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of highway design.
• Experience with highway schemes is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and support delivery of highway scheme proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering and planning teams.
• Assist in applying technical judgement to achieve objectives.

Skills

Highway design knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Proficient in AutoCAD

Education

Relevant qualification or substantial vocational experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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Job Title: Senior Highway Engineer

Salary: £40,077 - £46,142 per annum | Full time, Permanent | 37 hours per week

Location: County Hall, Preston | Planning & Regeneration

International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.

About us

We are a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team comprising civil engineering, spatial and environmental planning, and transport planning professionals with a proven track record of delivering major transport infrastructure with an ongoing and ambitious programme of works.

Our recent achievements include completion of the £207m Preston Western Distributor Road (Edith Rigby Way) including delivery of M55 J2 and the £17m Penwortham Bypass (John Horrocks Way) which has significantly eased congestion and air quality issues in Penwortham, South Ribble.

Lancashire County Council is one of the largest local authorities in the UK, covering a substantial urban and rural area in north-west England encompassing 12 district councils. We are finalising the development of a significant highway improvement scheme on the Major Road Network and preparing for further government investment in our highway and transport network.

About the role

The successful candidates will join an established engineering team within a multi-disciplinary group responsible for planning and delivering major transport schemes across Lancashire. Role highlights include working on multiple projects, developing designs, and supporting scheme delivery. The role is based in County Hall, Preston with opportunities for home working. We embrace flexible working and offer relocation expenses.

Key activities (typical and varying in scale):

• Develop designs and support delivery of highway scheme proposals
• Collaborate with engineers, transport, spatial and environmental planners
• Contribute to planning and delivery of major highway infrastructure and active travel improvements
• Assist in applying technical/specialist judgement to achieve scheme objectives

About you

We are looking for individuals with a passion for highway design. You will have:

• A relevant qualification or substantial vocational experience in highway design or similar
• Knowledge of the application, principles, theory and practice of highway design; ability to apply technical/specialist judgement
• Experience of undertaking design work for highways schemes; proficient in AutoCAD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders
• Driving is required (you will be provided with a car for business use; we may consider candidates who cannot drive due to a disability)

Join us

Our values—supportive, innovative, respectful, and collaborative—shape everything we do. If you share our commitment to public service and want to be part of a team making Lancashire a better place to live and work, we'd love to hear from you.

Wider benefits

• Car leasing scheme with a brand-new electric or hybrid car (pre-tax, no deposit, maintenance and fully comprehensive insurance included)
• Excellent leave entitlement: 26 days rising to 32 days after five years, plus 8 public holidays and additional leave options
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Employee financial, health & wellbeing benefits including gym discounts and Cycle to Work
• Opportunities for training, conferences and working on diverse projects

Further information on benefits is available on the LCC Vacancies site.

How to apply / Further information

Please ensure you upload your supporting statement evidencing how you meet the criteria. The panel may be unable to shortlist without this evidence. Some roles may be considered even if not all essential criteria are met, depending on team needs.

For informal information about the post, contact Sean Beatty at 01772 532103 or [e-mail].

Note: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.