Salford City Council
Engineer: Highway Design
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Employer Salford City Council
Location Salford, Greater Manchester (GB)
Salary £39,152 – £41,771
Closing date 21 Aug 2026
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Sector Highways & transport jobs
Function Civil Engineer
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
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This Engineer role is an ideal opportunity to grow as a technical expert and manager – while making your mark on the public realm and parks of our city.
You will contribute to a wide range of improvement projects and schemes across Salford, including innovative SuDS-related engineering.
The breadth of work, and level of responsibility, will ensure you strengthen your skills and experience, with the support of senior team members.
Why join us in Engineering design?
- Large in-house Place Division technical team with strong capabilities and wide-ranging experience.
- Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
- The opportunity to see projects all the way through the lifecycle.
- Strong focus on professional/technical development, with formal links to the ICE.
- Support and mentoring from a highly experienced team.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning.
- A structured career progression pathway.
- Use of AI innovation.
- Hybrid/flexible working.
- Competitive package, including excellent pension.
Your role
Role
You will be tasked with assisting in managing, and taking a significant role yourself, in the undertaking of feasibility studies, conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, procurement and monitoring of the construction of a range of engineering projects. We want you to:
- Manage the work of Assistant Engineers, Technicians, temporary and seconded staff, and external consultants.
- Assist with preparing schemes for tender using NEC4 ECC Forms of Contract, the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, the Specification for Highway Works and the Standard Method of Measurement.
- Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, elected members and the public on projects.
- Supervise construction works on site.
- Contribute to implementing projects to meet the requirements of quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
- Ensure compliance with a high regard to Health and Safety and the application of the CDM Regulations and other related legislation.
- Set and work to personal targets to meet programme requirements and client needs.
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- Possess, or be working towards, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related subject accredited by the Engineering Council, or possess a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
- Proven experience in the design, implementation and supervision of engineering projects.
- The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations, statutory bodies and clients.
- The ability to undertake feasibility studies including preparing reports, cost estimates, investigating problems, and identifying options.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice.
- Commercial awareness to support in the preparation of NEC4 ECC Forms of Contract for civil engineering works.
- Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.
- Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, both at a general and technical level.
- At least working capability with AutoCAD software and a desire to enhance your skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Company
Exciting new opportunities in Salford!
From new high-rises to highway improvements, revitalised waterways to greener spaces, Salford is being rebuilt. More people than ever before are choosing it as a place to live, work, invest and visit.
For you, this presents a major career opportunity. Joining Salford City Council’s Place Directorate is your chance to work at the heart of a transformational regeneration programme.
The size of our pipeline, and breadth of projects, means more potential to gain new experience and skills – and more opportunity to make an impact and add to your track record.
Help maximise the value of transport infrastructure
Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years; it is home to a vibrant economy that is leading growth in Greater Manchester. Its population has grown at a rate unmatched elsewhere in the north of England.
Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.
Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.
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Career development
We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.
Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.
Rewards And Benefits
- GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.
- Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
- Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.
- Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.
- Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.
- Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
- New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.
- Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.
Culture and inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work and is supported to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. There is a wide choice of Employee Network Groups and Peer Support Groups to join.
The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:
- actively promote workforce equality and address discrimination, ensuring that sound policies and practices are in place
- provide opportunities for Salford’s diverse communities, ensuring recruitment and HR arrangements connect local residents to opportunities
- reinforce good practice around equality and diversity in our supply chain, and respect the diversity of Salford communities through responsible activity
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