Senior Engineer Schemes and Major Maintenance

Connected Local Government; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead highway improvement projects. The role involves managing projects from design to construction, reviewing proposals, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in local authority projects and experience in delivering successful outcomes for community developments. This position offers a range of benefits including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering highway programmes in local authority.
• Hands-on experience managing projects from design through to construction.
• Ability to review contractor proposals and advise on technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway programmes and manage projects across the borough.
• Review developer and contractor proposals.
• Produce reports and committee papers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Negotiation and influencing

Bid writing

Customer service

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Specialist highways software

Job description

Job Introduction

Our Story:

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.

Our Team:

We are a small team consisting of Senior Engineers and Engineers, working and building relationships with contractors, elected members, the Liverpool Combined Authority and our residents. The work is varied and ranges from small highway improvements, larger active travel schemes and major carriageway and footway reconstruction.

We’re on an ambitious mission to become a leading highway authority, and we’re searching for a talented, driven Senior Engineer - Schemes and Major Maintenance to help us get there.

With over £30 million already invested in Active Travel schemes — and £35 million more on the horizon — we’re transforming how people move around our Borough. But that’s not all:

• We’ve committed £8 million over the next 18 months to enhance roads and footways, creating safer, greener, and more inclusive spaces.
• Every project supports our long term commitment to improve the health and access for all within the Borough, and the biodiversity of the urban environment.

No two days are the same — from collaborating with developers and managing Section 278 and 184 agreements, to engaging with members of the public about vehicle access applications for crossings to their properties or completing design work for maintenance and improvement schemes there’s a wide variety of opportunities and workload.

Your Contributions:

Can you turn engineering into lasting impact and be part of a team that puts people and community at the heart of everything we build

Are you passionate about delivering projects that improve lives, connect communities, and protect our environment, if your answer is yes, then we want you on our team!

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer - Schemes and Major Maintenance to join our team.

• You will have a strong background in delivering highway programmes within a local authority or similar environment, with hands‑on experience managing projects from early design through to construction and final sign‑off.
• You will be confident reviewing developer and contractor proposals, advising on technical standards and legislation, and representing the Council in a range of professional settings.
• The role requires excellent project management, contract commissioning, and budget monitoring skills, as well as the ability to produce clear reports and committee papers.

Key strengths should include Stakeholder liaison, negotiation and influencing, Bid writing, and delivering excellent customer service.

Proficiency in specialist highways software and knowledge of traffic and highway law, technical specifications, and procurement processes are required for success in this role.

As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.

If you’re ready to make a real difference, join us on this meaningful journey. Together, let’s build the future — one mile at a time.

Our Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary‑linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme

Next Steps:

At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well‑informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Debbie Cragg - [e-mail]

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long‑term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – [e-mail]

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Attached documents:

• HBC_VALUES_FRAMEWORK_V2.pdf
• Completing Your Application Form Guidance.pdf
• JobProfile - Senior Engineer Schemes and Major Maintence.docx