Job description

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive organisation? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Highways Team, reporting to the Principal Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of highway engineering services and make a positive impact on the local community. 

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the Principal Engineer in the management and delivery of highway engineering projects and services. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading the design, contract management and implementation of highway infrastructure projects
• Conducting feasibility studies, site assessments, and engineering surveys
• Providing technical advice and guidance to internal teams, external stakeholders, and the public
• Managing contracts and liaising with contractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Lead designer on schemes using AutoCAD and other related highways software
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, budgets, and resources
• Collaborating with other departments and organisations to achieve shared objectives 

In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers and technicians, fostering their professional development. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: 

• Proven experience working in a similar engineering role, ideally within a local authority environment
• Sound knowledge of transport engineering principles, practices, and legislation
• Strong technical skills in design, analysis, and problem-solving
• Extensive AutoCAD experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within deadlines
• Team player with a collaborative approach, as well as the ability to work independently 

A relevant engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, degree) and membership of a professional engineering institution (e.g. IET, ICE) are desirable.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. 

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. 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 to avoid disappointment.  

If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact David Wildish, Principal Engineer, on 01635 519095 or email projects@westberks.gov.uk. 

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.