Highways Democratic Engineer

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Highway Improvements Team, This role supports the successful delivery of the Highways Improvement Team (HIT) programme by combining strategic stakeholder engagement with robust project management.

• Develop and implement an effective engagement strategy to ensure stakeholders are informed and involved throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate consultation and communication activities across programmes, ensuring clarity and accessibility of technical information. Updating webpages and assisting the Communications Team with social media queries.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships by managing the team’s mailbox, briefings, and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements for correspondence, complaints, FOI requests, and record-keeping.
• Support transparent and proactive public communication through updates to digital platforms and collaboration with the Communications Team.
• Programme management of highway improvement schemes by monitoring programme progress, updating schedules after liaison with project leads, and ensuring adherence to stage gates.
• Maintain quality and budget control across multiple programmes, ensuring projects meet agreed standards and financial targets.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, or Transport).
• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (ICE/IHE/CIHT), project management qualification (APM) or equivalent status.
• Experience of project management of highway schemes, coordination and programme across specialist teams.
• Experience and knowledge of how highway schemes are delivered, including advanced knowledge of statutory consultation requirements, permitting processes and their impact on transport networks.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and processes, including cost and quality control.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of using databases, spreadsheets, GIS, excel, word.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and its application to the delivery of highways schemes.
• Ability to work from our central offices and project site offices a minimum 2 days a week.
• Ability to supervise and direct work of others such as contractors and consultants.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible language.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.
• Ability to manage correspondence and complaints effectively.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and strong communication skills.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure Seeking Highways Engineering Specialists Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure and delivering projects that make a real difference to communities? We're looking for talented Engineers and have several exciting opportunities to join our Engineering Service and help us build sustainable solutions for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Who are we? We are a progressive engineering team committed to delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable infrastructure. From highway improvements to asset management, our work underpins the everyday lives of thousands of people. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. Transformation and digital ways of working are at the heart of what we do.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Engineering Service within the authority., BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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