Assistant Engineer

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £39,939- £42,699 per annum + 10% of market premia of top of the grade (pro-rata for part-time) (pay award pending) 

Working Hours: 37 hours per week 

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20th August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Engineer to join our Transport Projects & Programmes team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. We’ve achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents.

About the Role

This role is mainly based on highway advance design for a variety of schemes such as junction design/improvements, walking and cycling improvements, intelligent transport systems, and safety schemes, involving early concept design and optioneering which may involve analysis of data and junction modelling to inform scheme design. 

This will help to support the capital programme and future bids for government funding.

The successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector highway advance design feasibility assessments for improvements that offer best value for money whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of innovation and carbon savings through design. You will report into Senior Engineers and assist them in the efficient design of multiple Highway construction schemes and maintenance works to achieve delivery within time and cost targets.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• A degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent qualification (e.g. BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering) 
• Experience working in a civil engineering setting, including conducting on-site visits to gather essential data and asset information.
• Experience of developing and project managing civil engineering projects and works programmes including the preparation of technical reports in accordance with industry standards and including preliminary cost estimates. 
• Strong customer focus and ability to liaise with customers and clients.  Applicants must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Good organisational skills using IT systems to accurately capture, store and retrieve information. 
• Ability to interpret map and plans. Producing Engineering Drawings using AutoCAD or similar design software. 
• Knowledge of current Highways Legislation and standards and guidance

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Richard Upton - Principle Engineer

Telephone: 0116 3056719

Email: [email protected] 

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. 

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. 

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
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