Lead Highway Projects Engineer, Senior Infrastructure

Lead Highway Projects Engineer, Senior Infrastructure

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex highway design and delivery projects across the borough.
  • Company: Blackburn with Darwen Council, committed to improving local infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team focused on innovation and community impact.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of highways while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
  • Qualifications: Experience in highway design and project management required.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Highways and Transport service is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead complex highway design and delivery across the borough. You will manage design teams, oversee feasibility studies, options appraisals, and detailed designs, coordinating procurement and implementation while ensuring time, cost and quality targets.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with developers, contractors and partner authorities, and drive major capital programmes, maintenance.

Lead Highway Projects Engineer, Senior Infrastructure employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Social Worker in the Transformation in Adult Supported Living role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with key partners in the community. Located in a vibrant area, the council fosters a sense of belonging and encourages innovative approaches to social care.

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Contact Details:

Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Highway Projects Engineer, Senior Infrastructure

Highway Design
Project Management
Feasibility Studies
Options Appraisals
Detailed Design
Procurement Coordination
Quality Assurance