At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in delivering exciting highway and traffic projects that impact our community.
- Company: Broxbourne Borough Council, a vibrant local authority in Hertfordshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and free access to local leisure facilities.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; perfect for balancing studies and work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in highways and traffic matters required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Salary: £18,237.44 p.a. Part-time (16 hours per week)
Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Hybrid Working / Bishops' College
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part Time
Hours: 16 hours per week
Reference: HEPost
Located in south-east Hertfordshire, Broxbourne Borough Council serves a thriving community of more than 111,000 residents, with its proximity to London and the M25 giving it a wider impact than you might expect from a district council.
The Council is leading and assisting with a wide range of highway infrastructure projects across the area and are seeking an experienced Highways Engineer to deliver a wide range of highway and traffic initiatives.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Participating in works associated with processing and supervision of vehicle crossover applications
- Undertaking projects relating to highways, traffic and other infrastructure improvements
- Assisting with the maintenance of public rights of way network
- Assisting with the supervision of roads offered for adoption on new developments
- Preparing reports and providing technical advice to other departments
- Attending meetings, dealing with the public and handling enquiries and complaints
- Co-ordinating work programmes with the existing part-time Highways Engineer
To apply for this post, you will need to demonstrate that you:
- Have a relevant Engineering or Technical qualification
- Have a wide range of experience in dealing with highways and traffic matters in a customer-driven environment
- Have good organisational, time management and communication skills
- Have the ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Have a current valid driving licence
This post allows the option to work flexibly, which may involve home, office or site working in accordance with the needs of the post.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Application forms must be submitted online by 30 August 2026 (quoting the above reference).
Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Highways Engineer in Cheshunt employer: Broxbourne
Broxbourne Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, where you can contribute to meaningful planning projects that shape the community. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including a comprehensive training programme and access to local leisure facilities, and a culture rooted in teamwork and innovation, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and impact in the field of town planning.
