Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Engineer Highways Asset Maintenance to join an expanding capital delivery team.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
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. xjlbheb
If you are a technically confident highways engineer ready to lead programmes and supervise delivery staff, we would welcome your application.