Principal Engineer (Advanced Design and Signals)
@ Leicestershire County Council

Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Posted 18 days ago

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Overview

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Principal Engineer (Advanced Design and Signals) to lead the Advanced Design and Signals Sub-Team. The role involves strategic leadership in planning, resource management, and coordination within the Transport Projects & Programmes service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians.
  • Oversee advanced design for highway projects.
  • Manage Traffic Signal assets and related projects.
  • Ensure health & safety compliance under CDM 2015.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
  • Provide strategic and technical advice and reporting.

About the Role

This leadership role involves resource planning, performance management, and adapting to changing departmental priorities. It is primarily focused on people management and strategic oversight rather than hands-on engineering.

Benefits & Working Environment

  • Competitive salary with Market Premia.
  • Generous benefits including pension and flexible working.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with home and office time.
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Application Details

Submit your CV and supporting statement (max 750 words) outlining how you meet the post requirements. Applications are welcomed from diverse candidates and reasonable adjustments are available.

Key skills/competency

  • Leadership
  • Advanced Design
  • Traffic Signals
  • Resource Planning
  • Team Management
  • CDM 2015
  • Health & Safety
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sustainable Design
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How to Get Hired at Leicestershire County Council

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight leadership and engineering project experience.
  • Research Leicestershire County Council: Understand their projects and values.
  • Prepare technical examples: Showcase design and asset management skills.
  • Practice interview responses: Address strategic leadership and change management.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced highway design standards.
Study CDM 2015 guidelines in-depth.
Understand traffic signal asset management.
Update knowledge on emerging tech in transport.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past team conflict resolution.
Explain prioritizing tasks under pressure.
Discuss experience in stakeholder negotiations.
Share examples of strategic decision-making.

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