Senior Engineer at Leicestershire County Council

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

47829.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil engineering, Highway engineering, Project management, Technical approval, Infrastructure planning, Stakeholder management, Negotiation, Communication, Report writing, DMRB, Manual for streets, LTN 1/20, Development approvals

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £43,860 - £47,829 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending) (10% of top of grade for Market Premia) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 3rd May 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer (Development Approvals) within the Infrastructure Planning Team in the Environment and Transport Department. We are looking for someone to lead on the technical approval of third-party highways and transportation schemes through the development process and to provide expert highway engineering advice as part of the authority’s responses to planning authority consultations for offsite highway works. About the Role This role will involve working alongside colleagues in the Development Approvals team, providing technical expertise on adoptable highway infrastructure to ensure they meet current standards whilst facilitating development and encouraging economic growth. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have experience of managing your own workload and working to deadlines. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. In return you will receive a varied workload, the support of colleagues, and have an opportunity to shape the direction of growth in Leicestershire. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must: * A degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent qualification (e.g. BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering) plus demonstrable experience as identified below. * Working at a senior level developing and project managing significant civil engineering projects and works programmes, including technical approvals of highway infrastructure works and associated legal agreements, preliminary and detailed design. * Collaborative working with customers and key stakeholders to deliver and outcomes. * Interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice based on relevant guidance and standards; DMRB, Leicestershire Highway Design Guide (LHDG), Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 etc. * Have excellent communication and presentation skills, including being able to provide relevant, concise written advice and negotiate successful outcomes * Be able to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. 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: Andy Gatward - Principal Engineer Telephone: 0116 3057337 Email: Andy.gatward@leics.gov.uk [Andy.gatward@leics.gov.uk] 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 [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] 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 [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006]. 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 [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer will lead the technical approval of third-party highway and transportation schemes within the development process. They will also provide expert highway engineering advice for planning consultations regarding offsite highway works.