Assistant Highway Engineer

BCP Council – Assistant Highway Engineer

We’re looking for passionate Engineers to join our Highway Improvements Team in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This role focuses on delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure projects that benefit local communities.

BCP Council serves a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs over 5,000 people. The council delivers essential services across the Dorset area and is committed to equity, innovation, and professional growth.

As an Assistant Highway Engineer you will provide specialist technical support, advice, and coordination in the design, implementation, and monitoring of highway engineering schemes. You will liaise with contractors, consultants, members of council, the public and external agencies, often acting as the key point of contact for technical inquiries.

• Brief, organise, and supervise the delivery of traffic, transportation, and minor highway schemes to meet cost, quality and time requirements.
• Coordinate and influence the work of graduates, technicians, consultants and contractors, ensuring work is delivered on time and to required standards.
• Handle queries from Members, the public and contractors, including attending meetings and public consultation events.
• Work with external bodies and agencies to align projects with joint objectives.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports, specifications, contract documents and designs for highway-related schemes.
• Conduct surveys and analyse data to support decision-making and develop recommendations for future schemes.
• Provide technical advice and evaluation on proposed projects, including commissioning audits where required.
• Maintain data and asset information to support project development and departmental record‑keeping.
• Support continuous service improvement through personal training and development.

• Competitive salary (£33,699 – £39,152) and comprehensive benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• 28 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after two years).
• Remote working for part of the week.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Impactful projects that shape communities and improve lives.

• Diploma or degree in engineering or traffic/transportation discipline.
• Knowledge of regulations, legislation and processes related to highways.
• Familiarity with contract and project management techniques, including cost and quality control.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation as it applies to engineering, construction and maintenance.
• Experience using design and technical software such as AutoCAD, GIS, data‑bases, spreadsheets and other discipline‑specific tools.
• Experience in developing highways/traffic/transportation schemes or engineering design.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others, including contractors and consultants.
• Strong communication skills for technical information across diverse audiences.
• Valid UK driving licence or ability to travel between sites by public transport.
• Minimum two days a week working from the central office and project site offices.
• Availability for occasional nights and infrequent weekends.

Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Government Administration

If you are looking for a role that allows you to shape the future of infrastructure while advancing your career, we invite you to apply today.