Senior Engineer - Highways Schemes & Major Maintenance

Halton Borough Council; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer - Schemes and Major Maintenance to manage highway programmes and projects. The role requires strong project management skills and experience in advising on technical standards. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, LGPS membership, and flexible working arrangements. This position promises impactful work that connects communities and protects the environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background with proficiency in specialized highways software.

Benefits

34 days annual holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Investment in personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering highway programmes within a local authority.
• Hands-on experience managing projects from design to construction.
• Experience reviewing developer and contractor proposals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway programmes and manage projects.
• Advise on technical standards and represent the Council.
• Producing clear reports and committee papers.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Contract commissioning

Budget monitoring

Bid writing

Customer service

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Highways software

Job description

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer - Schemes and Major Maintenance to manage highway programmes and projects. The role requires strong project management skills and experience in advising on technical standards. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, LGPS membership, and flexible working arrangements. This position promises impactful work that connects communities and protects the environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background with proficiency in specialized highways software.