Job Description

Job introductionJob title: Principal Engineer - Highway DesignA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces xe2x80x93 therexe2x80x99s really something for everyone!The role:

• Liverpool City Councilxe2x80x99s Highway Design Team is recruiting to three exciting new positions
• As the Principal Engineer - Highway Design, you will lead the development, design and delivery of a comprehensive range of highway projects and interventions on the City Councilxe2x80x99s highway network
• You will provide technical expertise, project management and leadership to ensure designs are delivered to a consistent and high standard, meeting budget and funding expectations and in accordance with strategic programming requirements
• You will ensure designs comply with recognised design standards, guidance and best practice, including in the preparation of highway design solutions and in the technical review of external design work commissioned by the Council
• The ideal candidate for the role of Principal Engineer will possess a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. They must also have experience in leading the delivery of highway design services and projects within tight budget and time constraints, along with excellent communication, problem-solving and IT skills

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service xe2x80x93 plus bank holidays and the option to purchase further days (pro rata where applicable)
• Agile working xe2x80x93 a xe2x80x98Flexibility Firstxe2x80x99 approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme xe2x80x93 option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression xe2x80x93 opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing offer including employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time xe2x80x93 a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:Closing date: Midnight Friday 6th June 2025Planned interview date: W/C Monday 30th June 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please email Geoff Rydill viaWatch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.ukAlthough we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam / Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

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