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Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/45969/2269
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
Working Hours:
35
Location:
Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool
Closing Date:
16/10/2026
Job Category:
Neighbourhood Services
Region / Division:
Liverpool
Business Unit:
Neighbourhoods & Housing
Job Introduction
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven , dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities . Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!
The role:
- Liverpool City Council's Highway Design Team is recruiting to four exciting new positions
- As an Engineer - Highway Design, you will provide engineering and technical support, contributing to the design and delivery of a comprehensive range of projects and planned interventions on the City Council's highway network
- You will provide technical expertise, assist in project management and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure design work is delivered to a consistent and high standard and in accordance with recognised design guidance and best practice. This will include the preparation of highway design solutions and the technical review of design work commissioned by the Council
- The ideal candidate for the role of Engineer will possess a Civil Engineering degree or HNC / HND qualification. They must also have experience in contributing to the delivery of highway design services and projects, along with strong communication, time management and IT skills
Our offer to you:
- At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 34 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
- Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
- Progression -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve . As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment , we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role .
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk .
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
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