Engineer Environmental & Preventative at Leicestershire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

42699.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Project Management, Organizational Skills, Planning Skills, Communication Skills, Technical Report Writing, Health And Safety Knowledge, Highways Management, Environmental Works, Leadership, Attention To Detail, Compliance, Procurement, Contractual Procedures, Traffic Management, Flooding Management, Specification Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Croft Depot, Arbor Road, Croft, Leicestershire LE9 3GE Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours per week Contract Type: Permanent. Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC [NB Interviews will be in person] About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineer to join our Environment & Preventative team at Leicestershire County Council. The successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals assisting the Environment and Preventative Manager. They will be responsible for the efficient planning and project management of environmental and preventative maintenance or construction works to achieve delivery within time and cost targets and ensure compliance with specifications and quality management systems. Areas of work include Surface Dressing, Road Markings, Joint Sealing, Traffic Signs Maintenance and Environmental works. Do you have strong organisational, planning and project management skills? Can you work to tight timescales and to agreed targets and can you lead and deliver sustainable, collective high performance through leadership and by setting clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management? The nature of the work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours and at different locations than your designated base. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: An HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) it would be ideal if you held IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification and a Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent) OR you have equivalent demonstrable work experience of flooding and highway drainage development management. Significant experience of operational project or work programme management and reporting. Experience of providing professional, commercial advice and support to managers and supervisors as required and of developing and presenting project reports to peer groups and financial heads of department. Comprehensive or significant experience in management of highways related projects, design development, specification and procurement, and contractual procedures Experience of interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice and of engaging with suppliers, including attending and producing materials for meetings and Interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice Knowledge of current legislation, policies and procedures; Highways Act, NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, Traffic Regulation Act, CDM etc., of technical competencies, principles of good project management; EG: PRINCE2 and of relevant technical guidance and standards; DMRB, 6Cs, Manual for Streets etc. Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and its services and have a methodical approach, with attention to detail. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Debbi Payne, Team Manager, Environment & Preventative. Telephone: 0116 305 2122 To contact me by email, please click here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. 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. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

The Engineer will be responsible for planning and managing environmental and preventative maintenance or construction works. They will ensure projects are delivered within time and cost targets while complying with specifications and quality management systems.