Civil Engineer; Senior - Highways Major Design

Overview

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Kirklees

Directorate:
Place

Service Area:
Highways & Streetscene

Hours:

37 per week

Location:

Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2NF

Position type:
Permanent

Grade:
Grade 7-9

Salary: £28,624 - £36,124 (plus £2000 Market Rate Supplement, reviewed annually)

Enhancements / additional payments:
Plus £2000 Market Rate Supplement

The Highways Design team is increasing capacity in the Major Design team. The roles will help deliver a portfolio of multi-million-pound civil engineering schemes and support infrastructure for new developments. These Senior Engineer roles suit those seeking a new career in Civil Engineering. The team works in a busy environment where no two days are the same and offers opportunities to develop skills and expertise.

You will be involved in designing and delivering civil engineering schemes to support Kirklees infrastructure.

• Design and delivery of schemes
• Preparation of contract drawings
• Supervision of highway projects
• Designer under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Act as NEC Site Supervisor and liaise with the client and contractor, including businesses, communities, and other council services; carry out site inspections and reports; support the project manager in managing site construction works

• Hybrid working between home and work with up to 1-2 days per week in a Town Centre base
• Career progression through the grades
• Significant investment in your career development: learning and development, coaching, mentoring, on-the-job experience
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
• Access to employee healthcare service including physiotherapy and counselling
• Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of Council vehicle or paid mileage for site work

• Able to think logically and laterally, solving problems creatively
• Able to act with initiative and take responsibility
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team
• Positive with a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience in a similar role
• Aiming to further your career and continually develop

• Focus on the effective design and delivery of a portfolio of schemes
• Preparation of contract drawings
• Supervision of highway projects
• Designer under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Act as NEC Site Supervisor and liaise with client, contractor, communities, and other council services; conduct site inspections and reports; support the project manager in site construction

This role includes travelling to and between sites; a full and valid driving licence and completion of a Kirklees Council driving assessment from Grade 5 onwards are required.

Closing date: 31 December 2025, 11:55 PM

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