Assistant Engineer Level 2; Highways Council

Job Description

Job Description:
Planned Maintenance – Assistant Engineer

Pay Rate: £17.60 per hour
Location: Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
Contract: Temporary

Role Purpose

Reporting to an Engineer or Team Leader, the Assistant Engineer will support the development and delivery of planned maintenance schemes and assist with day-to-day coordination of site activities. The role involves supporting surveys, data validation, contractor liaison, and documentation—helping ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and assessing carriageway and footway sections requiring maintenance.
• Support Engineers in reviewing and validating Gaist roadscape intelligence and other condition data to assist programme development.
• Help prepare outline designs for maintenance schemes, including resurfacing, reconstruction, micro-asphalt, and surface dressing.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, schedules of work and traffic management requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors during scheme delivery, including:
  • Supporting site inspections
  • Recording progress
  • Reporting issues
  • Ensuring safe and effective delivery of works
• Prepare documentation for TTRO/permit applications and support stakeholder notifications.
• Maintain accurate records, drawings/plans and site notes, reporting progress to Engineers and Team Leaders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.

Person Specification

Essential

• Practical experience or demonstrable knowledge of highways maintenance and resurfacing activities.
• Good site assessment skills, including measurement, condition recording, and identifying constraints.
• Awareness of resurfacing and preventative treatments, with willingness to develop technical understanding.
• Understanding of traffic management principles and Temporary Traffic Regulation requirements.
• Experience liaising with internal/external stakeholders (e.g., Network Management, TfGM, residents, contractors).
• Understanding of permits, public notices and general highway works processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed records.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Competent IT skills with the ability to read or produce basic drawings or marked-up plans.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to various sites across Manchester.

Desirable

• Familiarity with MCC systems such as SAP and GMRAPS.
• Understanding of highway maintenance contract environments.
• Experience with GIS mapping and mobile data capture tools.
• Working toward professional membership (e.g., CIHT, ICE).
• Knowledge of Greater Manchester network operations, including TfGM and UTC.