ILP North East Region
Project Engineers in Lighting, Highways and other
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Salary: Grade J £40,777 to £45,091 Pay award pending
Location: The Council House
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for Project Engineers to help the Council deliver critical projects within Structures, Drainage, Lighting, and Highways Design. As a Project Engineer in one of these areas, you will work within the Council’s City Sustainability directorate, which plays an important role in developing and improving the city to make Derby a better place to work and live.
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As a Project Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary civil engineering and infrastructure schemes from initial concept through to detailed design and construction. This is a highly rewarding and impactful role in which your work will be for the benefit of our residents, communities, and the environment.
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