Full Time, Permanent
Join Us in Shaping Bristol's Sustainable Future
The Engineering Design Team is looking for experienced Highway Engineers to help transform Bristol into a low-carbon, sustainable city in response to the climate emergency.
What Will You Be Doing?
You'll be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team, contributing to the design of innovative urban transport and public realm projects that promote healthier and more efficient travel across the city.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Leading the delivery of major highway projects from concept through to completion.
* Collaborating with Engineering Technicians and Assistant Engineers to bring designs to life.
* Supporting the development of active travel infrastructure, bus priority schemes, and public realm improvements.
You'll join us at a career grade that reflects your qualifications and experience. We'll support you in achieving professional accreditation and encourage further training to help you progress.
What Do You Need to Have?
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
* A positive and collaborative team player.
* Experienced in the design and delivery of highway projects.
* Knowledgeable about UK highways and traffic design guidance.
It's a Plus If You Have:
* Experience with active travel schemes, highway drainage design (including SUDS), and contract documentation.
* A track record of project managing NEC4 construction contracts.
* Proficiency in digital design tools, document preparation, and project programming and the ability to guide others in their use.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
*How To Apply*
If you share our
To be considered for an interview, please submit your CV and use the Further Information section of your application to clearly demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion listed in the attached Person Specification. Where possible, include examples from your previous roles or education.
If you meet any of the desirable criteria, be sure to highlight those as well.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Alan Berridge, Engineering Design Manager at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
Join Us in Shaping Bristol's Sustainable Future
The Engineering Design Team is looking for experienced Highway Engineers to help transform Bristol into a low-carbon, sustainable city in response to the climate emergency.
What Will You Be Doing?
You'll be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team, contributing to the design of innovative urban transport and public realm projects that promote healthier and more efficient travel across the city.
*How To Apply*
If you share our
To be considered for an interview, please submit your CV and use the Further Information section of your application to clearly demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion listed in the attached Person Specification. Where possible, include examples from your previous roles or education.
If you meet any of the desirable criteria, be sure to highlight those as well.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Alan Berridge, Engineering Design Manager at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.