Job Information
Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 22/04/2026
Job Description
2 years contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* The Engineer will support Slough Borough Council’s Regeneration, Housing and Environment directorate in delivering highway and transport infrastructure projects.
* The role involves producing high-quality designs across all project stages, with a focus on public transport, active travel, and road safety schemes.
* This is a long-term contract position requiring both technical design expertise and financial awareness, working in a hybrid arrangement.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Produce design documentation for highway and transport projects, including concept, preliminary, and detailed designs.
* Prepare drawings, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
* Deliver schemes relating to public transport, cycling, walking, and road safety improvements.
* Ensure designs comply with UK highway standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20).
* Use industry-standard software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Keylines, Keysigns, and Vehicle Tracking.
* Support project delivery from inception through to completion.
* Monitor project budgets and maintain financial control.
* Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external consultants.
* Contribute to regeneration and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Skills/Experience:
* Proven experience in highway and transport engineering design.
* Strong working knowledge of UK highway design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20).
* Experience designing public transport and active travel schemes (cycling and walking).
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Keylines, Keysigns, and Vehicle Tracking software.
* Experience producing technical drawings, reports, and specifications.
* Budget monitoring and financial management experience.
* Good understanding of road safety engineering principles.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information:
* The closing date: 30/04/2026 @17:00.
* Location: Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site at Observatory House, Slough).
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