Principal Engineer

Are you a Highways Engineer looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about road safety? Do you want to work alongside likeminded dedicated professionals to develop effective strategies to improve the local community? Well look no further – this is the opportunity for you!

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join our friendly and experienced team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on our borough, enhancing the safety and convenience of journeys for our residents and visitors. Some of our recent projects include the Hartburn Lane Junction Improvements and development of the UK’s lowest carbon emission roads.

As Principal Engineer, you will be the driving force behind Stockton’s Road Safety Strategy, and you will:

• Coordinate measures to raise public awareness about safe driving practices, emphasising the dangers of inappropriate speed, drug, and drink driving.
• Lead innovative initiatives to protect vulnerable road users and strive to meet casualty reduction targets.
• Manage the collection, analysis, and publication of casualty data to enhance safety measures.
• Develop and deliver schemes to address known road safety issues.
• Cultivate partnerships, secure external funding, and engage with local community groups to drive impactful change.

You will also be supervising a team of Officers tasked with managing the Council’s Community Participation and Ward Transport budgets, as well as overseeing the Car Parking service. Your expertise will ensure that resources are allocated effectively for maximum community benefit, driving impactful changes and fostering a safer, more engaged community.

We’re innovative, not afraid to try something new and are always looking for ways to maximise resources and evolve the way we deliver services for the future to make a difference to the local community. For example, did you know we were one of the first local authorities to replace all of our streetlights with LEDs?

This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced highways engineer ready to take the next step in their career. We will provide the support you need to thrive in a leadership position.

We are keen to hear from individuals with the following:

• A degree level qualification in a highway-related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• A dynamic and innovative approach.
• Strong and versatile communication skills.
• An ability to engage and build relationships with a range of internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proven ability of multi-tasking in a busy environment.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Financial planning skills.

Whilst experience in road safety is desirable, it is not essential, and we welcome applications from those with experience in other areas of highways engineering.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. Within this role, travel is limited to within the Stockton-on-Tees borough, and we offer flexibility around working arrangements, including homeworking to support your work-life balance.

When not on-site or homeworking, you will be working in our brand-new modern office in central Stockton, with excellent facilities and spaces for both collaborative and individual working.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of between £43,693 to £45,718.
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Phil Hardie, Network & Traffic Team Leader on 01642 524081.

We are intending to interview week commencing 7th April 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

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