Highway Maintenance Engineer

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for an Highways Maintenance Engineer to join their Planning, Transportation & Highways team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience working within a local authority and a highways or engineering environment.

The Role

The key purpose of the role includes:

• Assisting in feasibility studies, public engagement, design, inspections, and project management for various highway and civil engineering projects.
• Supporting the Principal / Senior Engineer in delivering services for council committees, public forums, and other stakeholders.
• Providing technical expertise in traffic engineering, highway design, and structural engineering.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking detailed design and feasibility studies for transport and infrastructure projects.
• Assisting in contract procurement, administration, and supervision of construction works.
• Conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Preparing technical reports, budget estimates, and project documentation.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A relevant qualification, such as HNC/D or BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent level accredited by the Engineering Council UK.
• Engineering Technician status or progress toward Incorporated Engineer certification.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant technical software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in traffic management, highway maintenance, or structural engineering.

Remuneration

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and, as such, is offering £21.80 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (£17.50 p/h PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.