Principal Highways Maintenance Engineer

This permanent role is pivotal in the development and strategic management of the Council's highway assets, ensuring the safety and improvement of the highways network.

• Taking a lead role in the planned and responsive maintenance of footways, drainage, and carriageways
• Managing projects funded through new developments, such as section 106 and section 278 agreements
• Overseeing externally funded highway works and regeneration streetscape projects
• Providing specialist technical overview and design of highway works programmes
• Commissioning and managing professional design services and highway works contracts
• Ensuring effective performance management and strategic leadership within the team
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Transport for London, GLA, and developers
• Preparing reports on complex issues for senior management and council committees

• Significant experience in highway engineering and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of highway, transport, and safety legislation
• Technical expertise in highway engineering principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in project and contract management
• Experience in the use of IT, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation packages
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with external organisations and stakeholders
• Relevant qualification in engineering or a related field

• Opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in the enhancement of the highways network
• Engagement in a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Principal Highways Engineer looking for a new opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of highway maintenance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and dynamic team.