City of York Council
Highways Asset Engineer

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Role
In this role you will be experienced in working with active travel and highways assets as well as managing and delivering highways maintenance programmes with many stakeholders.
Working as a key member of the Highways Asset team and reporting directly to the Highways Asset Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team overseeing the strategic management of all of York’s highways assets in accordance with the York Local Transport Plan and Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan.
Responsibilities
This Includes Developing Transparent Long Term Capital Renewal And Ongoing Maintenance Programmes With The Highways Asset Manager To Maximise Efficiencies Within The Budget For The Following Assets
- Active travel networks and assets
- Roads (including signage and lining)
- Footways
- Drainage
- Street Lighting
- York City Walls
In doing so you will be supporting an established Highways Management team set up to sustainably deliver work streams on all highways assets whilst also being supported by framework consultancies and contractors. For this you will need to be an excellent communicator.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
In the development of works programmes you may carry out roles in accordance with the CDM Regulations, you may at times also be acting as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer dependent upon the requirements of the specific works.
How to Apply
If interested, please review the Job Profile and apply online.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Benefits
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Steve Wragg, Head of Highways Asset Management, steve.wragg@york.gov.uk or on 07767 318116
Important Dates
- Closing date: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 12 midnight
- Interview date: w/c 9 November 2026
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location