Job Description
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing
personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk
Engineering Manager - Lead Meaningful Projects in a Beautiful Borough
Salary: £48,273 – £51,027 + essential car user allowance (£1,239 per annum)
Location: Kings Hill, West Malling (with flexible/hybrid working options)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week)
Benefits: Generous annual leave, LGPS pension, employee wellbeing support, remote working, free parking, paid professional fees, and CPD opportunities
Are you an experienced engineer looking for a fresh challenge where your work truly makes a difference? Do you want to lead vital infrastructure projects while enjoying the work-life balance and values of the public sector? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is based in Kings Hill – a modern, well-connected location in one of Kent’s most desirable boroughs. With great transport links, countryside on your doorstep, and vibrant local communities, it’s the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal.
At TMBC, you’ll find a positive, collaborative culture where people genuinely care about their work, their community, and each other. We take pride in our public service mission and invest in our people through strong training and career development support.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a varied and impactful portfolio of engineering projects across the borough. You’ll be responsible for:
Managing the Engineering team and associated budgets
Leading projects relating to car parking, drainage, land management, and more
Advising on flood risk and working closely with the Environment Agency and Kent County Council
Overseeing winter maintenance, bridge inspections, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure
You’ll work from our Kings Hill offices, with the flexibility to work remotely and the opportunity to get out and about across the borough.
Join us and help shape the future of Tonbridge & Malling – a place where your engineering skills can make a real and lasting impact.
Interested?
For an informal chat, please contact Andy Edwards, Head of Technical Services at:
andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk
(Direct candidates only – no agencies, please.)
Interviews scheduled for: To be announced
Apply online today – or contact our HR team at
personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk
if you require assistance with your application.
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