About the Role
City of York Council is looking for a Senior Engineer to strengthen our Transport Projects team and help deliver improvements that make a real difference for our city.
Reporting to our Highways Engineering Design Manager, you will be working within a growing City Development directorate, focused on the provision and delivery of a high-quality client responsive service.
To support our ambitious Local transport strategy and York North Yorkshire Combined Authority programmes, you’ll be leading the design of complex transport, road safety and active travel projects delivering direct improvements to the City’s transport infrastructure.
The role will involve undertaking feasibility and detailed design, acting as principal designer in accordance with CDM2015, working with our project managers to develop engineering solutions and secure advocacy from internal and external stakeholders.
Our City
York offers a truly unique blend of historic character and forward‑looking infrastructure that makes it an energising place for any transport or civil engineering professional to further their career. Combining roman walls, medieval streets, and Victorian rail heritage with an active commitment to sustainable mobility, smart‑city innovation, and major regeneration projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design of complex transport, road safety and active travel projects.
* Undertake feasibility and detailed design work.
* Act as principal designer in accordance with CDM2015.
* Work with project managers to develop engineering solutions.
* Secure advocacy from internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Enthusiastic and motivated individual willing to contribute to the team’s growth and success.
* Excellent and proactive communicator.
* Experience in the civil infrastructure sector, preferably in Highways & Transport.
* Willingness to engage in diverse tasks and projects.
Benefits
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives, a reward package which recognises your contribution, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities, continuous Learning & Development, and a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Immigration
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Contact
For further information or an informal discussion please contact David Mercer (Highway Engineering Design Manager) at David.Mercer@york.gov.uk or on 07983 953303.
Application
Interested candidates should review the Job Description and apply online. This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
Closing Dates
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 2 March 2026
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