Project Engineer; Structures, Drainage, Lighting and Highways

Role:
Project Engineer
Salary:
Grade J £40,777 to £45,091 Pay award pending
Location:
The Council House
Hours: 37
Closing Date 06/09/2026
Contract Type:
Permanent

We’re looking for Project Engineers to help the Council deliver critical projects within Structures, Drainage, Lighting and Highways Design. As a Project Engineer in one these areas, you will work within the Council’s City Sustainability directorate, which plays an important role in developing and improving the city to make Derby a better place to work and live.

As Project Engineer you will lead the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary civil engineering and infrastructure schemes from initial concept through to detailed design and construction. This is a highly rewarding and impactful role in which your work will be for the benefit of our residents, communities and the environment.

To support your growth and development, you will receive unrivalled opportunities for continued professional development, including support towards Chartership with the ICE or IStruct

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Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity
In the role of Project Engineer, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

• Structures:
  Assist in the delivery of the design, inspection, assessment, and maintenance programme for the City’s Highway Structures assets, as well as participating in the delivery of active travel and city centre regeneration schemes that enhance the city’s transport network and public spaces. Ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice for Well Maintained Highway Structures, the DMRB, and SFHW current UK design and Eurocode standards.
• Drainage:
  Play a key role as part of a Lead Local Flood Authority in managing local flood risk and promoting sustainable drainage across the council area. Assess planning applications, provide expert technical advice on flood risk and drainage matters, investigate local flooding incidents, and work closely with developers, consultants, statutory bodies, and local communities to deliver effective flood risk management solutions.
  
  The role also involves supporting the delivery of flood alleviation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and contributing to the council's wider environmental and resilience objectives.
• Lighting:
  You will play a vital role in delivering and managing a wide range of street lighting projects that support safe, sustainable, and resilient communities. Preparing feasibility studies, assessing and responding to planning…