Engineer | Highway Operations and Design Servi...
@ LCC Career Site

Preston, England, United Kingdom
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Full time
Posted 3 days ago

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About the role

Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest local authority in England. As the Highway and Traffic Authority, they maintain over 1800 bridges and 70km of highway retaining walls. The Engineer - Highway Operations and Design will play a key role in highway infrastructure development and regeneration across Lancashire.

You will join a vibrant and growing team, identifying and developing design solutions on bridge and highway structure projects including new build, strengthening, and maintenance projects. Candidates should have civil engineering knowledge, relevant qualifications, and experience with design standards and specifications.

The role requires good communication skills, a customer-focused delivery approach, and a willingness to learn and develop, along with experience in assisting project delivery.

Working Environment

This permanent full-time position (37 hours per week, pro rata) is based primarily at County Hall, Preston. The role features a flexible working arrangement combining office and remote work. Attendance at meetings and site visits is essential, requiring a valid driving licence and a vehicle (or appropriate considerations for disabilities).

Benefits

  • Flexible and agile working hours
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Attractive holiday and lifestyle benefits
  • Supportive family-friendly policies

Application Process

To be eligible, candidates must be a UK citizen or have the right to work in the UK. A supporting statement evidencing how you meet the criteria is required. For an informal discussion, contact Principal Engineers Adam Ratcliffe (adam.ratcliffe@lancashire.gov.uk) or Edward Saul (Edward.saul@lancashire.gov.uk). Early application is encouraged as vacancies may close early.

Key skills/competency

Engineer - Highway Operations and Design: civil engineering, design standards, infrastructure, project delivery, communication, flexible working, team collaboration, driving licence, bridge structures, highway maintenance

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📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review civil engineering design standards.
Study bridge and highway structural analysis.
Practice relevant safety compliance protocols.
Prepare technical project examples.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork experience in engineering projects.
Explain how you manage project deadlines.
Share examples of effective communication skills.
Discuss handling unexpected project challenges.

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