Civil Engineer — Lead Highway Schemes & Design

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government initiative in the UK is looking for an Engineer to contribute to major civil engineering projects aimed at making Leeds sustainable and safe. This position involves managing teams, promoting diversity, and ensuring high standards in design and construction management. Candidates must have a Civil Engineering degree and experience in highway schemes. The role offers a hybrid work environment and benefits including generous leave and professional development support.

Benefits

27 days leave

Flexitime system

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Support with Professional Development

Special leave benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to monitor and coach more junior members of staff.
• An understanding of and commitment to sustainability in service delivery.
• Considerable relevant experience in the feasibility/design, procurement and/or construction of highway schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and junior team members engaged in feasibility, design, procurement and construction management.
• Promote diversity and equality in service delivery.
• Provide technical support to the team and department.
• Undertake design and construction management activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to professional development

Coaching junior staff

Understanding sustainability

Problem-solving

Communication

Managing priorities

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Job description

A local government initiative in the UK is looking for an Engineer to contribute to major civil engineering projects aimed at making Leeds sustainable and safe. This position involves managing teams, promoting diversity, and ensuring high standards in design and construction management. Candidates must have a Civil Engineering degree and experience in highway schemes. The role offers a hybrid work environment and benefits including generous leave and professional development support.