Engineer Engineering Services

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Leicestershire LE3 8RA

Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum plus Market Premia 10% of top of grade

Working Hours:37 Hours per week, full time.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026

Interview Date(s): Mid-April 2026 Please Note: interviews will be in person.

Join Our Highway Engineering Team at Leicestershire County Council - Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation networks? Do you thrive on challenging projects that make a real impact? Look no further! Leicestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional Engineer to join our Highway Maintenance team.

About the Role

Leicestershire County Council is the local highway authority for the county, responsible for maintaining 2,575 miles of roads. We plan and deliver roadworks throughout the year, as well as providing gritting services in winter. We also work with developers and partners to ensure that new developments have appropriate and sustainable highway infrastructure. We are committed to providing a safe, efficient, and accessible transport network for all road users in Leicestershire.
We're committed to making a difference in Leicestershire. Join us in enhancing our infrastructure, improving lives, and creating a sustainable future.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of our impactful journey.

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About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• A degree in an appropriate subject or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) and be working towards (or willing to work towards) I.Eng or C.Eng.
• Significant experience working in an engineering setting with knowledge of current legislation, policies and procedures; Highways Act, NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, Traffic Regulation Act, CDM etc.
• Significant experience of developing and project managing civil engineering projects and works programmes.
• Strong customer focus and able to liaise with customers and clients. Applicants must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills using IT systems to accurately capture, store and retrieve information.
• Ability to interpret maps, plans and Engineering Drawings.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Selim Ahmed, Senior Engineer

Telephone:

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How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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