Engineer​/Transportation Officer – Highway Reactive Maintenance and Drainage

Engineer / Transportation Officer Highway Reactive Maintenance and Drainage

Scale 5/6 (£28,598 - £33,699) This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum.

37 Hours, Full Time

Permanent

Stopford House and on-site working carrying out inspections and site checks

Final date to receive applications: 26th January 2026, 11.59pm

We are looking for an Engineer / Transportation Officer in the Network Asset Maintenance team within the Capital Delivery Service.

The successful applicant will inspect the highway and publicly maintained access routes on a daily basis, provide repair and site information, respond to public enquiries and record data on the Council’s information management system. Working with the maintenance team and contractor to ensure repairs are carried out in a timely manner and to the required standards. This will be in accordance with the Council’s Highway Safety Inspection and Repair policy and plan.

You would also be required to provide evidence in court to assist with the Council’s defence of highway related claims.

Flexible working arrangements are in place.

The ideal candidate will have experience of preparing accurate records & reports, working to strict deadlines, monitoring contractor performance, liaising with utility companies and other key stakeholders.

The highways team at Stockport Council maintains around 1,000km of road with drainage infrastructure, street furniture and road lining. Safety related highway defects are recorded via routine and reactive highway inspections and then scheduled for repair with the contractor. This assists with maintaining safe passage for pedestrians and other road users.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Tony Gunter

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.