Senior Engineer

You will take responsibility for producing project and programme outputs and ensuring they meet required technical standards. You will also manage day today activities across typical projects and low risk programmes. Your work will help the organisation achieve its mission of improving walking, wheeling, and cycling options.

• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Location:
  
  England North, with regular attendance in any of the Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle hubs
• Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
• £37, 142 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus a market supplement of £3993

As the Senior Engineer, you will lead the creation and technical review of project and programme work. Your responsibilities include managing standard projects andlow risk programmes. In this role, you will support Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in delivering solutions that arehigh impact, innovative, and practical.

You will take responsibility for producing project and programme outputs and ensuring they meet required technical standards. You will also manageday today activities across typical projects andlow risk programmes. Your work will help the organisation achieve its mission of improving walking, wheeling, and cycling options.

You will take responsibility for producing project and programme outputs and ensuring they meet required technical standards. You will also manage day today activities across typical projects and low risk programmes. Your work will help the organisation achieve its mission of improving walking, wheeling, and cycling options.

You will managelow risk projects from start to finish.

You will lead the production and technical review of project and programme outputs.

You will provide line management support to colleagues working at lower grades.

You will work with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies to support successful delivery.

The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys using their engineering knowledge and judgement to solve problems to design and deliver vital active travel infrastructure to benefit communities.

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust,we’reavaluesdrivenorganisation.

We’relooking for people who are:

• Always Learning– curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.
• Championing Equity– inclusive,respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
• Taking Ownership– proactive,responsible and empowered to make things better.
• Delivering Together– collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely,healthily and joyfully.

We’relooking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. Youdon’tneed to meet every requirement — if you feelyou’dbe a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

You are confident using design software relevant to transport, engineering, or urban design work.

You haveup to date knowledge of sustainable transport design and delivery, including innovation, best practice, inclusive design, and the use ofnew technology.

You have a thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation and safe working practices, including the application of CDM Regulations.

You have either a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field—such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another demonstrably relevant specialism—with at least two years of experience, or a minimum of five years’ experience in a relevant role.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of23 March 2026.To apply, please complete our online application form.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

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