Engineer (Highways Assets)

Help maintain and protect the borough's highways, bridges, and drainage systems – keeping our streets safe and connected every day.

This is a role where your engineering expertise will directly improve daily life for thousands of residents, workers, and visitors. From iconic bridges to vital drainage systems, you'll be responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our borough moving and safe.

You'll be based in the Borough at least 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Due to the nature of the role, much of your time will be split between the office and other sites across the borough, combining a mixture of desk-based duties and site inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the planning and delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance to our bridges and drainage systems
• Manage your own projects end to end, from scoping and estimating costs to commissioning contractors and overseeing delivery
• Carry out regular site inspections, assess conditions, supervise installations, and make sure everything is completed to specification, on time, and within budget
• Work with a wide range of partners – from TfL to private developers and residents – representing the Council in both day-to-day work and in professional forums like the London Bridge Engineers Group
• Review designs from developers and other internal teams, giving clear, practical advice and looking for opportunities to implement sustainable design where possible

Requirements:

• Qualified engineer, ideally with a HNC or degree in a relevant technical subject
• Experience in managing highway or infrastructure schemes from start to finish
• Comfortable supervising works on site, keeping accurate records, and managing multiple tasks at once
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – to explain technical issues to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations with tact and professionalism, and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional working environment
• Full UK driving licence (preferable)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: GBP 46,422 per year
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Clear path for career growth