Role Overview
Senior Engineer – responsible for supporting the Principal Engineer to manage the design team and deliver a range of highway and transportation schemes across Kingston and Sutton councils. The role covers the full project lifecycle from scoping and design through procurement and construction site management.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Principal Engineer in managing the design team.
* Check drawings and designs against standards and internal processes.
* Advise clients on technical design issues and lead project meetings.
* Produce documents and reports for each design stage and analyse traffic data to propose interventions.
* Participate in site support, snagging, and execution of highway projects.
Qualifications & Experience
* Strong technical highway design experience, including utility design (C2, C3), CDM regulations, and road safety audits.
* Prior experience working with a local authority or consultant.
* Local knowledge of Kingston and Sutton highway networks.
* Experience in site support and snagging is beneficial.
* Diploma or degree in civil or transport engineering.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement (25‑32 days + bank holidays).
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Learning and development portal.
* Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
* Interest‑free season ticket loans.
* Local government pension scheme.
* Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
* Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.
Equality & Diversity
We are a disability‑confident employer and guarantee interview opportunities to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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