Engineer - Highway Adoptions

The Medway Council Highway Adoption Team are responsible for the adoption of new roads and works to existing highways which provide access or improvements to the frontage of new developments.

The role advertised is a permanent position for a suitably qualified and experienced highway/civil engineer who will lead and coordinate the Council’s Highway Adoption workstreams, ensuring the efficient adoption of new highways and integration into the public network.

The successful candidate will apply technical expertise to assess designs, secure legal agreements, manage financial risks, and monitor construction compliance to deliver safe, durable infrastructure. The role also involves providing leadership and support to staff, fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining service excellence to uphold statutory requirements and Council objectives.

This role involves site working, attending meetings on site and work from the office as required by current workloads. A minimum of 3 days per week in the office (Pender House – ME2 4EW) is required and the remainder can be either in the office or remote. There may be occasions where attendance at the office 4 or 5 days a week is required, and this will be at the discretion of the line manager.

It is essential that the successful applicant holds a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Lisa Molloy on 01634 331305

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Highways seeking a Engineer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.