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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2NF
Position type
Temporary, Secondment
Length of contract
12 months with a possibility to be extended for a further 12 months
Grade
10-12 (£37,035 - £45,718)
Salary
£37,035 - £45,718 (plus £3000 Market Rate Supplement, reviewed annually)
Enhancements / additional payments details
Plus £3000 Market Rate Supplement

DO YOU WANT TO BE AN ENGINEER WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as a Principal Engineer in the Highways Network Management team, making a difference within Kirklees, whilst still being able to develop your career and have a good work-life balance?
The Highways Network Management team are looking to appoint a Principal Engineer covering the Coordination and Compliance of activities on the highway network throughout Kirklees including Street Works and Works for Road purposes.
This is an exciting opportunity suitable for those who are looking for a new career or to progress their career in Highways Network Management/Streetworks.
The team works in a busy environment where no two days are the same. We pride ourselves on being able to develop our staff through their careers, supporting you to development your skills and expertise.
Join us and you’ll be working in a team dedicated to keeping the Kirklees highway network running efficiently.

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions or want to discuss any of the roles further, please contact Beth Carr on 01484 221000 and they will put you in touch with one of our Group Engineers Mtr Terence Tolson for further information.
Terence Tolson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.
Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
02 June 2025, 11:55 PM

THE ROLE

The role will focus on the coordination and compliance of activities undertaken on the highway network throughout Kirklees along with the day-to-day management of the NRASWA team, and will include:

• Hold a Network Management duty with a clear focus on minimising delay and disruption.
• Be responsible for the co-ordination of works, developments, and events.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with required procedures.
• Manage Co-ordination and Performance meetings as required with works promoters and with neighbouring authorities.
• Be responsible for the supervision and management, of your team undertaking appraisals, 1-2-1’s etc.
• Formulate replies to enquiries and service requests as required and provide advice to engineers/senior engineers.
• Predominantly office-based, attending meetings and site meetings.Hold a full and valid driving licence, and a willingness to undertake a Kirklees Council driving assessment.
• For more information regarding the requirements needed for the role you are interested in, please refer to the Job Profile attached to this advert.

WHAT THE TEAM SAY ABOUT THE ROLE

Our people and our diversity are our biggest strengths, and we ensure inclusion is at the heart of our policies, processes and practices. We offer flexible working to everyone and the ability to work remotely when needed. We are a people focused employer and we care about our colleagues and part of that is to help every employee to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
We’re all about finding potential and transferable skills! So even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.