Senior Engineer Schemes and Major Maintenance

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Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It is an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what is great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been 'our colleagues'.

We are a small team consisting of Senior Engineers and Engineers, working and building relationships with contractors, elected members, the Liverpool Combined Authority and our residents. The work is varied and ranges from small highway improvements, larger active travel schemes and major carriageway and footway reconstruction.

We're on an ambitious mission to become a leading highway authority, and we're searching for a talented, driven Senior Engineer – Schemes and Major Maintenance to help us get there.

With over £30 million already invested in Active Travel schemes – and £35 million more on the horizon – we're transforming how people move around our Borough. But that's not all:

• We've committed £8 million over the next 18 months to enhance roads and footways, creating safer, greener, and more inclusive spaces.
• Every project supports our long‑term commitment to improve the health and access for all within the Borough, and the biodiversity of the urban environment

No two days are the same – from collaborating with developers and managing Section 278 and 184 agreements, to engaging with members of the public about vehicle access applications for crossings to their properties or completing design work for maintenance and improvement schemes, there is a wide variety of opportunities and workload.

Can you turn engineering into lasting impact and be part of a team that puts people and community at the heart of everything we build?

Are you passionate about delivering projects that improve lives, connect communities and protect our environment? If your answer is yes, then we want you on our team!

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer – Schemes and Major Maintenance to join our team.

• You will have a strong background in delivering highway programmes within a local authority or similar environment, with hands‑on experience managing projects from early design through to construction and final sign‑off.
• You will be confident reviewing developer and contractor proposals, advising on technical standards and legislation, and representing the Council in a range of professional settings.
• The role requires excellent project management, contract commissioning and budget monitoring skills, as well as the ability to produce clear reports and committee papers.

Key strengths should include stakeholder liaison, negotiation and influencing, bid writing, and delivering excellent customer service.

Proficiency in specialist highways software and knowledge of traffic and highway law, technical specifications and procurement processes are required for success in this role.

As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary‑linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3x salary life cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free car parking…