Engineer - Highways Preventative MaintenanceAnnual Salary: £39,890 - £44,096 (higher starting point possible for exceptional candidates)Location: Depot-based, fully on-siteJob Type: Full-timeWe are excited to announce a new Engineer role within our expanding highways team, crucial for the delivery of preventative highways maintenance programmes. This position offers a supportive environment and a significant pipeline of meaningful delivery work, ideal for a professional ready to oversee and support impactful projects.Day-to-day of the role:Manage and supervise Clerks of Works carrying out preventative maintenance activities.Lead on project and programme management for surface dressing, micro-asphalt, slurry surfacing, and other treatments.Undertake engineering assessments and make robust decisions relating to highway condition, design solutions, and treatment suitability.Ensure specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements are met on all works.Coordinate multiple live projects simultaneously, maintaining strong communication with contractors and internal teams.Support programme planning, prioritisation, and delivery.Engage with councillors, stakeholders, and operational colleagues as required.Required Skills & Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in preventative highway treatments such as surface dressing, micro-asphalt, and slurry surfacing.Strong civil engineering decision-making capability.Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.Ability to supervise staff and provide technical guidance.Full physical ability to undertake site visits as required.Desirable Skills:Level 3 Civil Engineering qualification or substantial highways maintenance experience.Local authority experience.Familiarity with GIS.Competent IT skills (Office suite).Benefits:Competitive salary with potential for a higher starting point for exceptional candidates.Fully on-site role with flexi-time within operational limits (team presence between approx. 07:00-17:00).Staff parking available (charges apply).