Job Title: Principal Highway Design Engineer
Be the lead designer for the Highway Maintenance and Improvements team.
1. Manage capital projects and prepare detailed highway schemes.
2. Provide technical and professional advice to stakeholders.
3. Develop innovative strategies to meet future development needs.
4. Manage contractors and support a team of engineers and technicians.
5. Financially monitor projects and use specialist software like AutoCAD.
6. Make technical decisions regarding the impact and delivery of engineering schemes.
7. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
The role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to work on impactful projects that improve the community.
If you are passionate about improving infrastructure and making a positive impact on your community, this role as a Principal Highway Design Engineer could be perfect for you.
Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, you will need a relevant degree in an engineering discipline, significant experience in managing and designing complex highway improvement projects, experience working with external consultants, contractors and private developers, and strong technical ability and professional judgement.
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to creating a better borough by protecting, caring, and investing in the community. This means you will be part of an organisation that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of residents.
Benefits:
1. Competitive rates of pay
2. Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
4. Free on-site parking
5. Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
6. Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
7. Flexible and mobile working policy promoting a hybrid model of work.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities or other health conditions.
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