Ynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Engineer – Highways Asset Maintenance to join an expanding capital delivery team. This role sits within a specialist highways asset team delivering preventative maintenance programmes and supervising a team of Clerks of Works. The postholder will act as project/programme manager across multiple live schemes. The Role You will: * Supervise and provide technical direction to Clerks of Works * Act as project/programme manager across multiple concurrent schemes * Apply sound civil engineering judgement in planning and delivery decisions * Lead delivery of preventative highway maintenance treatments including: * Surface dressing * Micro-asphalt * Slurry surfacing * Manage specialist surface treatment contracts from feasibility through to completion * Ensure contractor performance, specification adherence and quality compliance * Coordinate programmes of work to meet budget, technical and operational priorities * Engage with stakeholders including elected members where required * Support winter service decision-making when necessary This is a technically focused role requiring confident engineering judgement and strong asset management understanding. Essential Requirements * Demonstrable experience in preventative highway maintenance (surface dressing, micro-asphalt, slurry treatments — not solely general resurfacing/tarmac works) * Strong civil engineering decision-making capability * Experience managing multiple concurrent projects * Experience overseeing contractors, ensuring specification compliance and quality standards * Ability to supervise staff and provide technical leadership * Valid UK driving licence Desirable * Level 3 (or higher) Civil Engineering qualification OR substantial highways maintenance experience * Previous local authority experience * Familiarity with GIS systems * Competent in Microsoft Office and standard IT systems Why Apply? This is a permanent opportunity within a growing highways asset maintenance team backed by increased capital investment. The role offers long-term stability and the opportunity to take ownership of preventative maintenance programmes that directly influence network performance and lifecycle planning. If you are a technically confident highways engineer ready to lead programmes and supervise delivery staff, we would welcome your application