Highways Project Engineer

Job Introduction

The pay range for this role will be £42,839 to £49,282 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure ]

Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure and delivering projects that make a real difference to communities?

We’re looking for talented Engineers and have several exciting opportunities to join our Engineering Service and help us build sustainable solutions for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

We are a progressive engineering team committed to delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable infrastructure.

From highway improvements to asset management, our work underpins the everyday lives of thousands of people. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.

Transformation and digital ways of working are at the heart of what we do. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Engineering Service within the authority.

Team: Highway Improvement Team

Job Title: Highways Project Engineer

Role profile: Engineer II / Transportation Engineer II

We are currently advertising jobs across the Engineering unit. Please look at these if you believe they may be more suitable for your skills and experience

As a Highways Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the shaping, coordination, and delivery of engineering and construction projects across the Highways service. You will lead the delivery of highways schemes ensuring they are delivered safely, legally, on time, within budget, and to the quality standards expected by the Council and local communities.

You will oversee and guide other staff, contractors, and consultants, ensuring that all work complies with legislation, Council policies, and best practice. The role requires strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills to represent the service at meetings, consultations, and public engagement events.

As part of the wider engineering function, you will contribute to the development of policies, standards, specifications, and processes that support continuous improvement and alignment with Council corporate objectives. You will also be responsible for analysing data, identifying issues and trends, proposing solutions to enhance public spaces and services, and ensuring accurate record-keeping to support governance, audits, and legal processes.

• Lead the delivery of highways and engineering projects, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and time requirements.
• Prepare drawings, reports, briefs, specifications, contract documents, and designs for highways and engineering-related schemes.
• Support procurement and the work of contractors and consultants, monitoring progress, budgets, and valuations.
• Oversee assigned technical staff, ensuring that services and schemes comply with legislation, policies, processes, and approved budgets.
• Conduct consultation and liaison with external bodies and the public, representing the service at meetings and public events, and handling enquiries.
• Coordinate work with external agencies to ensure alignment with joint objectives and related work streams.
• Analyse issues and trends, identifying improvements that support safer, more effective public spaces and service provision.
• Provide expert technical advice on policies, specifications, procurement, scheme design, and the evaluation of engineering and transport projects.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standards, processes, and policies across the Highways service.
• Ensure accurate data collection, storage, and record-keeping to inform consultations, legal processes, and analysis of trends and performance.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• 28 Days annual leave increasing to 31 after two years.
• Remote working for parts of your week.
• Professional development and support in your areas of interest.
• Opportunities to work on projects that shape communities and improve lives.

• Degree in a relevant engineering or traffic / transportation discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in developing highway engineering schemes, design and…