Salary: £31,537 to £42,839
Grade: H to JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
About the Role:
We are looking for an assistant engineer or engineer to join our Bridges and Structures team. As an Engineer or Assistant Engineer within the bridges and structures team you will assist the Bridge Manager in providing an effective and efficient Bridges / Structures service in support of both the Network Strategy and the Highways Operations Groups.
You will:
* Carry out designs to current standards
* Produce AutoCAD drawings for projects
* Lead on the design consultation, supervision and measurement of project/ schemes and processing of invoices
* Complete highways safety audits
The post holder will also produce Highway Asset maintenance schemes and ensure the effective ordering and implementation of works. There will be an element of travel across the county.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to further develop their career within the Highways Service and North Yorkshire Council, showcase their potential and grow and develop themselves within the role.
The Team:
The Bridges Team sits within the Highway Operations team, we are responsible for delivering the County Council's Highway Structures Asset Management service. We design, construct, and maintain the council's highway structures, and are responsible for the identification of schemes and their design to completion, on time and budget. We provide strategic professional guidance to colleagues in other teams dealing with highway structures.
What you will bring
An excellent candidate eligible to join us on Grade JK would have either HNC Civil Engineering or equivalent and the experience to deliver some (not all) of the work aspects described above.
However, we would seriously consider suitable applicants who have transferable skills but don't yet possess exactly the right qualifications or experience. You would need the relevant qualifications and ambition which would permit entry to HNC Civil Engineering or on day release to begin your technical career journey with us.
There may be an opportunity for the right candidate to join a degree apprenticeship programme. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are necessary and the desire to work in a team environment where cooperation and negotiation is required is essential.
What you will get in return
We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:
* A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
* 28 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after 5 years of continuous service
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Modern flexible working practices
* Learning and development packages
* Career advancement opportunities
* Employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
* Green car and cycle scheme
Applying is easy, simply register your details and upload your CV, or alternatively complete the supporting evidence section of our application form.
Contact Details:
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Phillip Richardson on
Key Documents:
Assistant Engineer Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates:
Closing date: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday10th and Wednesday 11th March 2026
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Assistant Engineer Bridges and Structures
Salary: £31,537 - £42,839
Posted: 17/02/2026
Closing date: 04/03/2026
Closing time: 23:59