Senior Highway Engineer – Local Roads Projects

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

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