Salary:
Career Grade, Level 7 to Level 10 £34,314 - £52,805 per annum (dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience) Location:
Based in Castlewood, Clevedon Package:
Permanent - 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service - Flexible Worker About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to creating a fairer, greener, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. With a commitment to delivering high-quality services, we take pride in improving our communities and supporting sustainable growth. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference, join us and help shape the future of North Somerset. The Opportunity We are seeking talented and innovative Highways Engineers to join our progressive Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Team. Whether you're just starting your engineering career or are an experienced professional, we have roles available at various levels: Engineer Senior Engineer Principal Engineer Lead Engineer Job title and salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. You’ll be instrumental in delivering highway improvement schemes across the district. Based within North Somerset—a region known for its stunning coastline and countryside—you’ll work on a wide range of projects, from smaller, locally significant improvements to larger, high-impact schemes. What You'll Be Doing: Managing a caseload of technical projects or inspections to deliver the operational programme. Investigating and preparing funding bids, design and contract documentation, including cost estimates. Developing innovative engineering solutions and contributing to project design and technical expertise. Attending public meetings to provide technical information about schemes and representing the authority. Collaborating effectively with contractors, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication. This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closed by the end of 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset. Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more or less frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: 2-3 days in the office Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand. Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration. About You We’re looking for individuals passionate about improving infrastructure to enhance residents' lives. Whether you're experienced or early in your career, we're looking for individuals who possess the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria: Relevant qualifications and experience in civil or highway engineering. Strong project management and organisational skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant IT systems. Knowledge of technical standards, safe working practices, and legislation in highway engineering. Desirable Criteria: Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CEng, IEng, EngTech). Experience supervising and mentoring others in a technical capacity. What We Offer Working in Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety at North Somerset Council is a great place to balance a rewarding career with a quality home life. Located south of Bristol, it’s a scenic rural area with access to the coast and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Benefits include: Generous leave with up to 32 off days per annum, plus up to 12 additional days off per annum under our flexitime scheme Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year Flexible working arrangements Locally based work, within North Somerset, minimising time spent driving Working primarily from home but with easy access to modern offices Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team Support from the national Local Authority Building Control network A career graded post allowing you to progress as you expand your skills and experience Tax deductible electric vehicle lease scheme (via salary sacrifice) Entry into the excellent local government pension scheme Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance programme Access to BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet via the apply button. How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset,
please click the 'Apply' button below and search for 'Highways Engineer' and click on 'Career Grade Engineers - Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety x5'.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Jonathan Gall, Active Travel & Scheme Delivery Manager, on 07385 978 797. Recruiting Manager: Darren Gilbert Recruitment Admin: Jonathan Gall Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Career Grade, Level 7 to Level 10 £34,314 - £52,805 per annum (dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience) Location:
Based in Castlewood, Clevedon Package:
Permanent - 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service - Flexible Worker About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to creating a fairer, greener, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. With a commitment to delivering high-quality services, we take pride in improving our communities and supporting sustainable growth. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference, join us and help shape the future of North Somerset. The Opportunity We are seeking talented and innovative Highways Engineers to join our progressive Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Team. Whether you're just starting your engineering career or are an experienced professional, we have roles available at various levels: Engineer Senior Engineer Principal Engineer Lead Engineer Job title and salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. You’ll be instrumental in delivering highway improvement schemes across the district. Based within North Somerset—a region known for its stunning coastline and countryside—you’ll work on a wide range of projects, from smaller, locally significant improvements to larger, high-impact schemes. What You'll Be Doing: Managing a caseload of technical projects or inspections to deliver the operational programme. Investigating and preparing funding bids, design and contract documentation, including cost estimates. Developing innovative engineering solutions and contributing to project design and technical expertise. Attending public meetings to provide technical information about schemes and representing the authority. Collaborating effectively with contractors, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication. This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closed by the end of 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset. Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more or less frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: 2-3 days in the office Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand. Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration. About You We’re looking for individuals passionate about improving infrastructure to enhance residents' lives. Whether you're experienced or early in your career, we're looking for individuals who possess the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria: Relevant qualifications and experience in civil or highway engineering. Strong project management and organisational skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant IT systems. Knowledge of technical standards, safe working practices, and legislation in highway engineering. Desirable Criteria: Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CEng, IEng, EngTech). Experience supervising and mentoring others in a technical capacity. What We Offer Working in Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety at North Somerset Council is a great place to balance a rewarding career with a quality home life. Located south of Bristol, it’s a scenic rural area with access to the coast and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Benefits include: Generous leave with up to 32 off days per annum, plus up to 12 additional days off per annum under our flexitime scheme Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year Flexible working arrangements Locally based work, within North Somerset, minimising time spent driving Working primarily from home but with easy access to modern offices Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team Support from the national Local Authority Building Control network A career graded post allowing you to progress as you expand your skills and experience Tax deductible electric vehicle lease scheme (via salary sacrifice) Entry into the excellent local government pension scheme Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance programme Access to BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet via the apply button. How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset,
please click the 'Apply' button below and search for 'Highways Engineer' and click on 'Career Grade Engineers - Neighbourhood Traffic and Road Safety x5'.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Jonathan Gall, Active Travel & Scheme Delivery Manager, on 07385 978 797. Recruiting Manager: Darren Gilbert Recruitment Admin: Jonathan Gall Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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