At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Project Engineer to design and oversee exciting highway projects.
- Company: Middlesbrough Council, driving ambitious economic growth and regeneration.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, employee discounts, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highway design and construction.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We have an exciting role on offer within our Highways Infrastructure and Fleet Services as a Project Engineer.
About us: Middlesbrough Council is making great progress delivering its ambitious economic plans with exciting physical regeneration projects and unprecedented new housing growth and associated highway related schemes. Ensuring that this growth occurs in a managed way, to high standards whilst minimising disruption is an essential component in achieving this.
About the role: This is a Civil Engineer role within the Highways environment, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of different projects whilst delivering a defined role. Duties will be both office and site based across a number of different schemes and disciplines. You will design council highway schemes and oversee on-site delivery with other officers and external contractors; being a part of multi-disciplinary teams working across the Council to deliver the Council’s capital programme and the regional CRSTS programme in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority.
This role involves solving problems and devising solutions by co-ordinating works through internal and external stakeholders, together with office tasks such as documenting progress on schemes, work associated with agreements under the Highways Act and tracking project financials. The post requires you to hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering and demonstrable experience in a related role.
About the successful candidate: We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality schemes, who can demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude with a creative approach to problem solving. You will have experience of highway design and delivering highway construction works on site and providing solutions to problems as they arise. Experience and knowledge of Highway Design and construction/materials is a key part of the role. The successful candidate will be an experienced Civil Engineer, who takes pride in finding creative solutions and working as part of a small team to make Middlesbrough a better place to live, work and do business in.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
For an informal discussion please contact Craig Cowley, Head of Transport & Infrastructure, on 01642 728125 or by email Craig_Cowley@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
What we offer: We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work by offering an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, employee discounts and that all important pension, there’s something to benefit everyone! You can find out more about us and what we offer by clicking below.
- Electric Car Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- Health & Well-being Benefits
- Discounts on gym memberships, retailers and more
Project Engineer x 2 in Middlesbrough employer: Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong commitment to professional development and opportunities for growth, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable adults. Working in Middlesbrough not only provides a chance to contribute to vital social services but also fosters a collaborative atmosphere where every team member's input is valued.
