Job Introduction
Are you an experienced Highway Engineer? We’re seeking an Engineer to lead on the day-to-day development and design of engineering schemes within the Highways Operations Team.
As an Engineer within the Highway Operations Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of work programmes, financial and project reports, as well as analysing, developing and appraising projects and monitoring the performance of schemes to ensure services are provided at the highest level and align with the national Well Managed Highway Infrastructure Assets Code of Practice and our adopted Asset Management Strategy.
The postholder will be required to have highway engineering experience across a variety of highway disciplines and be able to oversee the planning, co-ordination and delivery of the Council’s Highway Operations workstreams, applying technical expertise and providing specialist advice.
Whilst the post holder will not be required to line manage others, they will be required to supervise work undertaken by Technicians, Contractors and Subcontractors as well as liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.
An understanding of the challenges to deliver maintenance activities that reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to our Climate Change commitments would be beneficial.
It is essential that the successful applicant must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
Salary offer will be dependent on experience and qualifications shown in the job profile.
Interviews will be held after 14 October 2025.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Sherisse Miles on 01634 338690
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Highways are seeking an Engineer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
