Job Description

Salary: 48,273 - 51,027 + essential car user allowance (1,239 per annum)
Location: Kings Hill, West Malling (with flexible/hybrid working options)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 2 November 2025
Benefits: Generous annual leave, LGPS pension, employee wellbeing support, remote working, free parking, paid professional fees, and CPD opportunities
Lead the Engineering Team Shaping the Future of Tonbridge & Malling
Are you a qualified Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge where your work truly makes a difference? Do you want to apply your technical knowledge to vital local projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and supportive team environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is based in Kings Hill - a modern, well-connected location in one of Kent's most desirable boroughs. With excellent transport links, countryside on your doorstep, and vibrant local communities, it's the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal.
At TMBC, you'll find a positive, collaborative culture where people genuinely care about their work, their community, and each other. We take pride in our public service mission and invest in our people through strong training and career development support.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a varied and impactful portfolio of engineering projects across the borough.
You'll be responsible for:

• Managing and developing the Engineering team and associated budgets

• Leading projects covering car parking, drainage, land management, and more

• Advising on flood risk and working closely with partners such as the Environment Agency and Kent County Council

• Overseeing winter maintenance, bridge inspections, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure

You'll work from our Kings Hill offices, with flexibility to work remotely and regular opportunities to be out on-site across the borough.
About You
You'll hold a degree or HND in Civil Engineering and have a full UK driving licence.
While previous managerial experience is an advantage, we're open to applications from technically strong candidates who are ready to develop their leadership skills with our support.
Your technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and collaborative approach will be key to delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality infrastructure for our residents.
Interested?
For an informal chat, please contact Andy Edwards, Head of Technical Services, at
andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk
(Direct candidates only - no agencies, please.)
Interviews scheduled for: TBA
Apply online today - or contact our HR team at personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk if you require assistance with your application.
How to apply
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk

Skills Required