Senior Highways Civil Engineer – Surfacing Team Lead

Northumberland County Council Jobs; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council recruits for a Highways Civil Engineering Team Leader based at Lionheart Depot, Alnwick. The role leads the surfacing crew and subcontractors across active highways, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery within the budget.

The position offers a permanent contract, monthly pay, and benefits including generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applications encouraged promptly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highways works and current legislation/best practice
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to manage within budget allocations

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor the surfacing crew and sub-contractors across active highways or construction sites.
• Deliver start-of-shift briefings, manage vehicle/pedestrian plans, and enforce H&S and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate daily activities with contracts managers and site teams to programmed schedules and productivity targets.
• Ensure coated and asphalt materials meet project specifications and BS tolerances.
• Oversee pre-start checks, daily inspections, and safe operation of heavy surfacing plant (pavers, rollers, planers, chippers).
• Complete daily paperwork, shift reports, QA records and handovers.

Job description

Northumberland County Council recruits for a Highways Civil Engineering Team Leader based at Lionheart Depot, Alnwick. The role leads the surfacing crew and subcontractors across active highways, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery within the budget.

The position offers a permanent contract, monthly pay, and benefits including generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applications encouraged promptly.