Senior Engineer - Stuctures

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

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

Salary: £45,09 - £49,407 plus Market Premia being 10% top of grade

Working Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview Date(s): Week Commencing 12th October 2026 Please note: interviews will be in person

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join our Structures 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.

The successful applicant will join a motivated friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector structural maintenance and improvement schemes that offer best value for money whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction.  Our team has a track record of delivering robust solutions from feasibility through to construction. You will be responsible for strategic and technical advice to Members, partners, customers, and stakeholders. Take a lead role in the design, analysis, assessment, maintenance and strengthening of highway structures to ensure that they meet current standards and maintain structural integrity. Manage, monitor and report on Capital and Revenue Structural Maintenance budgets for all asset management activities. 

As a Senior Engineer in the Structures Team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, as well as a generous benefits package, including pension and annual leave. You will also have access to training and development opportunities, as well as support and guidance from your colleagues and managers. Leicestershire County Council is committed to Smarter Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

The nature of the work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours and as you may need to work at different locations than your designated base, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
 

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• A degree in a Civil Engineering subject or equivalent qualification plus demonstrable experience. A Health and Safety qualification e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent.
• Representing an organisation at a senior level and working at a senior level in a structural engineering setting. Experience of supervising and managing members of a team, both in technical aspects and performance management. Strong analytical and creative thinking skills and ability to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.
• Developing and project managing significant structural engineering and maintenance projects and works programmes including Technical Approvals, associated legal agreements and statutory processes including preparing project management documents and reporting to project boards.
• Writing briefs to commission works based on outcome specifications, and preparing contract documents, assessing, and awarding contracts.
• Preparation of all documentation required to achieve Technical Approval for Highway Structures, including the Approval in Principle and Design & Check Certificates.
• Proficient working knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB and Local Authority design guides and other relevant technical guidance including current legislation, policies, and procedures. Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and its services.
   

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.

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:

Tom Marjoram, Project Delivery Manager (Structures)

Telephone: 0116 305 8377

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 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
Our Employee Benefits
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