At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design and oversee exciting resurfacing projects across Gloucestershire.
- Company: Gloucestershire County Council, committed to serving diverse communities.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, career development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working options and access to employee support networks.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local infrastructure while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways work and a passion for excellent customer service.
The predicted salary is between 41771 - 47181 £ per year.
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Location: Shire Hall
Salary: 41,771 - 47,181 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
This post is not open to job share.
About the team/role
The County Council is looking to recruit a Design Engineer who will work alongside our Senior Design Engineers, working on carriageway and footway resurfacing schemes. Design Engineers have input at every stage of the process from initial scheme selection using condition data, right through to final measuring of completed works. The role also supports the wider highways team by providing both treatment advice and cost estimates for potential works, assisting these teams to make investment decisions.
About You
As Design Engineer you will be supporting the Structural Maintenance Team, operating right across the County. There is a variety of work estimating future scheme costs, ordering works from our Resurfacing and Term Maintenance Contracts as well as carrying out site checks during the delivery phase. You should have relevant experience in highways work including emergency management and be committed to excellent customer service.
About Us
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Annual Leave entitlement of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 after 5 years continuous service
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day online or by telephone.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism network and the Young Employees Network
How to Apply
If you feel you have the skills, knowledge and desire required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the Apply now button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact David Hicks.
Additional Information
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have the right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a customer-facing role must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
Design Engineer, Permanent employer: Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful projects that serve diverse communities across the county.
Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County Council Recruitment Team
