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Join our multi award-winning Engineering team and make a real difference to the places people live, work, and visit.

Lancaster City Council is looking for talented Engineers to help deliver ambitious projects that will transform our district.

As part of our expanding team, you’ll work on high-profile public realm and highway schemes, as well as coastal and drainage projects that protect communities and enhance our environment. You’ll also play a key role in building capacity within the team to manage a diverse portfolio of assets.

• Be part of major regeneration projects, including the Morecambe Bay/Heysham Gateway commercial development and exciting mixed-use city centre plans.
• Contribute to coastal and flood defence schemes that safeguard our future.
• Work in a team that’s passionate about innovation and sustainability – Lancaster has declared aclimate emergency and is committed to achievingnet-zero carbon by 2030.

• Experience in contract design, preparation, administration and site supervision.
• Skills in project coordination and budget control, plus proficiency in AutoCAD.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Engineering is desirable, but we value experience and practical know-how.

• Inspect and manage council infrastructure assets.
• Design projects using computer drawing applications.
• Produce contract documents and supervise construction work.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external agencies, and the public to solve complex challenges.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment.
• A role based at Morecambe Town Hall, with opportunities to work across the district.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on Lancaster’s future while developing your career.

Full UK driving licence is essential for site visits and surveys.

Apply now at www.lancaster.gov.uk/jobs. Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how your experience meets our needs. CVs will not be considered.

A Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council makes a 15.5% contribution). Discounted gym membership and discount on days out, activities and retail.

You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.

Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net‑zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.

We are an investor in people, forces friendly employer, and an armed forces covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.

At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensures that our organisation is a great place to work for all.

We are a disability‑confident committed employer.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.