Senior Engineer - Stuctures

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA

Salary: £45,09 - £49,407 plus Market Premia being 10% top of grade

Working Hours:Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview Date(s): Week Commencing 12th October 2026

Please note:

interviews will be in person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join our Structures Team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. We’ve achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents.

The successful applicant will join a motivated friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes that offer best value for money whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction. Our team has a track record of delivering robust solutions from feasibility through to construction. You will be responsible for strategic and technical advice to Members, partners, customers, and stakeholders.

Take a lead role in the design, analysis, assessment, maintenance and strengthening of highway structures to ensure that they meet current standards and maintain structural integrity. Manage, monitor and report on Capital and Revenue Structural Maintenance budgets for all asset management activities.

As a Senior Engineer in the Structures Team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, as well as a generous benefits package, including pension and annual leave. You will also have access to training and development opportunities, as well as support and guidance from your colleagues and managers. Leicestershire County Council is committed to Smarter Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

The nature of the work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours and as you may need to work at different locations than your designated base, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• A degree in a Civil Engineering subject or equivalent qualification plus demonstrable experience. A Health and Safety qualification e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent.
• Representing an organisation at a senior level and working at a senior level in a structural engineering setting. Experience of supervising and managing members of a team, both in technical aspects and performance management. Strong analytical and creative thinking skills and ability to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.
• Developing and project managing significant structural engineering and maintenance projects and works programmes including Technical Approvals, associated legal agreements and statutory processes including preparing project management documents and reporting to project boards.
• Writing briefs to commission works based on outcome specifications, and preparing contract documents, assessing, and awarding contracts.
• Preparation of all documentation required to achieve Technical Approval for Highway Structures, including the Approval in Principle and Design & Check Certificates.
• Proficient working knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and Local Authority design guides and other relevant technical guidance including current legislation, policies, and procedures. Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to…