Senior Highways Engineer

• Salary: Up to £48,356 + £4000 market factor supplement reviewed annually
• Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Doncaster Council are currently seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to lead their engineering team in delivering highway maintenance services. The ideal candidate will have a level 5 qualification in Civil Engineering, Highways Maintenance, or a management discipline, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our highway maintenance services are delivered in line with robust asset management principles and statutory requirements.

• Lead an engineering team in the routine maintenance, management, and administration of the highway network.
• Contribute to the development and review of Highway Infrastructure Asset Management policies, strategies, and plans.
• Generate, report, and publish local highway “Performance Measures” to support operational benchmarking initiatives.
• Ensure annual highway safety and service inspections and other data collection surveys are conducted properly and timely.
• Respond to FOI, Public and Ward Member enquiries, and third-party claims, supporting the council in legal challenges.
• Manage and respond to complaints, investigations, feasibility studies, and correspondence concerning highway maintenance activities.
• Oversee the financial administration and management of highway routine maintenance service operations.

• Level 5 qualification in Civil Engineering, Highways Maintenance, or a related management discipline.
• Desirable: 10 years post-qualification experience and a management qualification.
• Significant experience in highway maintenance management and leading routine maintenance teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Highways Act 1980 and the Highways Code of Practice.
• Proven senior-level achievement in a complex, customer-focused environment.
• Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects and achieve results.
• Experience in performance management systems, tender preparation, and contract management.
• Experience in planning and implementing change initiatives.
• Proven programme and project management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and developing new policy and strategic service delivery directions.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexi-time scheme and good annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government pension

To apply for the Senior Highways Engineer position, please submit your CV  detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.