Principal Engineer (Highway Units) in Cambourne

Shared Services Partnership, Petersfield, HAM, GB

Job Reference: HCC

Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum

Work Location: Petersfield Highway Depot, Petersfield (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Interview Date: w/c 24 August 2026

Lead the way. Shape Hampshire's highways. Make a lasting difference.

We have a passion for making a positive and tangible impact in all the communities of Hampshire every day and are looking for an experienced, practical and innovative individual to help manage the day-to-day operations of the Hampshire Highways – Petersfield office.

The Role:

Reporting to the Assistant Highway Manager you will have a sound understanding of highway maintenance operations and legislation to help lead, manage and develop a team of local highway engineers and technicians to deliver the highway maintenance and enforcement operations of a busy Highways office.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a team of front-line engineers dealing with highway issues.
• Communicate and liaise with a cross section of individuals and groups including elected members, district councils, borough councils, parishes and the public on a variety of highway-related issues/problems.
• Collaborate closely with internal & external operations partners to provide a joined-up service for customers and identify, develop and implement service improvements.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate an understanding of highway maintenance practices, a positive approach to partnership working and problem solving, be open to implementing change where required and be passionate about making a difference for local communities.

What we’re looking for:

• A conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is reliable, keen to learn and a hard-working individual.
• The ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good IT skills.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Hampshire County Council offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.