Senior Engineer (Highways)

We are recruiting a Senior Engineer (Highways) at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Penallta House / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Highway Engineering

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are seeking a technically skilled and motivated Senior Engineer to join Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Engineering Projects Group (EPG).

You will lead the design, contract management, and site supervision of infrastructure schemes including junction and highway improvements, road safety schemes, safe routes, active travel, carparks and sustainable drainage (SuDS).

The role involves deputising for the Principal Engineer, mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, and driving innovation in sustainable design. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape service delivery and develop your career within a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious team.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions on complex problems and to do so within an acceptable timescale and agreed project parameters.
• Experienced in working in a business culture of competition and meeting performance targets.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to undertake inspections, contract supervision and attend meetings.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Stook on 01443 866559 or email stooksj@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.