Assistant Engineer – Parking and Safety

About the Job

Hours per week: 37. Contract type:
Permanent. Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance.

Are you passionate about road safety, parking management and improving the highway network for local communities? Luton Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Engineer – Parking and Safety to join our dedicated Highways team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering engineering solutions that improve road safety, traffic management and accessibility across the Borough.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

• Work closely with the Network and Safety Manager to investigate road safety and parking issues.
• Design and implement engineering solutions, and help deliver the Highway Services element of the capital works programme.
• Provide an integrated approach to project management, contract administration and delivery of highway and civil engineering schemes.
• Collaborate with partners including the Police, Borough Councils, public bodies, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative and community-focused transport solutions.
• Play an instrumental role in developing and implementing parking restrictions, Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), Traffic Exclusion Zones (TEZs), road safety initiatives and traffic management schemes.

• Experience prioritising, developing and implementing engineering work programmes.
• Experience reviewing accident data and analysing 85th percentile speed data on highway networks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a variety of audiences.
• The ability to work collaboratively and negotiate effectively with contractors and stakeholders.
• Experience producing clear reports and correspondence on complex issues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads, deadlines and budgets using your own initiative.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and understanding of equality legislation and inclusive service delivery.
• Knowledge of highways, traffic and contract legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Working knowledge of the TSRGD.

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Ability to attend meetings at sites throughout the Borough on a regular basis using your own vehicle.
• Ability to attend occasional meetings and emergencies outside normal working hours (approximately 12 times per year).

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• A supportive, inclusive and motivating working environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A central, well-connected office location in the heart of Luton.
• The opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to local communities.

• 25 to 32 days annual leave linked to length of service and grade.
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
• Pension scheme: generous employer contributions up to 19.2% (at April 2026) and 3 x salary death‑in‑service grant.
• Generous relocation package up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service for employees and eligible dependants.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options, including working from home where possible and part‑time hours.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: value savings on local bus travel.