Engineer / Site Agent

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Croft Depot, Arbor Road LE9 3GE / Mountsorrel Depot, Hawcliffe Road LE127AH

Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week - Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC [Please note; Interviews will be in person].

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineer/Site Agent to join our Operational Highways team at Leicestershire County Council.

In this role you will be responsible for project managing the delivery, supporting and planning projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality management systems.

As part of this role your responsibilities will include liaising with Operations and acting as project manager on site of the duration of the scheme build, managing sub-contractors, assisting with the development of scheme designs and carrying out spot checks and quality control check.

The nature of the work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours and at different locations than your designated base.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• It is essential that you hold an HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) it would be desirable if you also have IOSH, NEBOSH or an equivalent H&S qualification and a Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• You are experienced in providing professional, commercial advice and support to managers and supervisors as required and developing and presenting project reports to peer groups and financial heads of department.
• You have significant experience of operational project or work programme management and reporting.
• You have comprehensive / significant experience in management of highways related projects, design development, specification and procurement, and contractual procedures.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and it's services.
• You know the current legislation, policies and procedures; Highways Act, NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, Traffic Regulation Act, CDM etc., technical Competencies, principles of good project management; PRINCE2. You have knowledge of the relevant technical guidance and standards; DMRB, 6Cs, Manual for Streets etc. And of commissioning and procurement legislation, processes and documentation.
• You have a methodical approach, with attention to detail, strong organisational, planning and project management skills. You can lead and deliver sustainable, collective high performance through leadership, the setting of clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

John Benson, Highway Works Manager
Telephone: 0116 3055365
Email: john.benson@leics.gov.uk

OR

Tom Vesty, Highway Works Manager
Telephone: 0116 3050975
Email: tom.vesty@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us