Engineer/Senior Engineer (Highway Management) in Gateshead

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match. We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

The Highways & Waste team are responsible for ensuring that Gateshead is a safe and attractive place in which people can live, work and spend free time. From waste strategy, including collection and recycling to the maintenance of our highways and street lighting. You’ve probably also noticed significant investment in the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, and our Highways team continue to play a pivotal role in that restoration project of a local landmark.

In the role you will co-ordinate work in relation to the construction of new adopted highway by developers, including the technical aspects of S38 agreements, checking and agreement of designs, inspection of works and issuing of certificates. You will co-ordinate activity in relation to the undertaking of works to the adopted highway through S278 agreements, including the technical aspects of agreements, checking and agreement of designs, inspection of works and issuing of certificates. The role also co-ordinate activity in relation to proposals for the stopping up of adopted highway or the adoption of private streets.

We would expect that you would assist in the development and maintenance of a customer orientated, high quality approach to service delivery to ensure that the service remains relevant and appropriate. To facilitate this, it is necessary to work as part of a team collaborating and sharing knowledge openly to enhance service delivery, ensuring both individual and team objectives are met. Additionally, you would be expected to keep up to date with policies and procedures and participate in meetings and attend training as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work related to the construction of new adopted highway by developers, including the technical aspects of S38 agreements, checking and agreement of designs, inspection of works and issuing of certificates.
• Coordinate activity related to the undertaking of works to the adopted highway through S278 agreements, including the technical aspects of agreements, checking and agreement of designs, inspection of works and issuing of certificates.
• Coordinate activity in relation to proposals for the stopping up of adopted highway or the adoption of private streets.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a customer-orientated, high-quality approach to service delivery, working as part of a team and keeping up to date with policies and procedures; participate in meetings and training as necessary.

What you’ll need to be successful

Knowledge of:

• A thorough knowledge of highway adoption procedures
• Experience of site inspections
• Knowledge of highway law in relation to highway adoption procedures
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Project

Experience of:

• Relevant experience at an appropriate level of responsibility in a traffic / transportation or engineering environment

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level in an engineering field or possession of incorporated engineer status
• Current driving licence

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary – we invest in your future too.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services.

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who’s truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all.

How to apply: You can apply online using the link below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications. We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.