Senior Engineer - Schemes & Major Maintenance

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer to join our Schemes & Major Maintenance Team , reporting to the Principal Officer. You'll play a key role in preparing and delivering a variety of highway capital and major maintenance schemes across Halton, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking surveys, site investigations and safety audits
• Conducting feasibility studies, and preparing reports, cost estimates and programmes
• Designing highways infrastructure in line with CDM regulations and relevant standards
• Evaluating third-party construction proposals
• Managing consultants and liaising with stakeholders and the public
• Coordinating cross-boundary projects with internal and external partners
• Procuring works and managing contracts, including on-site supervision and budget control
• Preparing technical and management reports for Senior Management and Council Boards
• Contributing to Halton's Highway Asset Management Plan
• Providing emergency response and winter maintenance cover (premium payable)

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone with:

• A degree in engineering or a transport-related discipline
• Strong knowledge of highway traffic law and infrastructure standards
• Practical experience delivering highways projects from inception to completion
• Skills in project management, budget monitoring, and bid writing
• The ability to evaluate and advise on third-party design submissions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in relevant technical software and systems
• Experience in a local authority highways environment is highly desirable
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

You'll also be confident representing the Council in a variety of forums, preparing committee papers and reports, and managing complex project requirements with multiple stakeholders.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.