Highway engineer - united kingdom, hook, hampshire

hampshire county council has exciting opportunities for highway engineers to join our teams across the county. we have positions available in the north and south of the county as well as in our newly formed countywide team.

these critical posts are an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of maintaining and improving hampshire's busy highway network and transport system, so our residents and visitors can travel efficiently and safely around the county in all weather conditions.

working to a principal engineer you will have a sound understanding of highway maintenance operations and legislation to play a key role in assisting the depot management teams to manage and develop a team of assistant highway engineers and technicians. these teams are responsible for delivering the county council's highway maintenance function, responding to customer enquiries, and dealing with emergencies and severe weather events in a consistent manner and in accordance with policies and procedures. the constantly changing nature of our work and the environment we work in means that applicants need to be willing to work flexibly to help deliver the service both in and out of normal office hours as required. as part of this there is an expectation the post holders will assist with our severe weather response when needed.

key to your role will be the ability to communicate and liaise with a cross section of individuals and groups including elected members, districts/boroughs, parishes and the public on a variety of highway related issues/problems. you will also be required to collaborate closely with our internal & external operations partners to provide a joined-up service for our customers and identify, develop and implement service improvements. to be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of highway maintenance practices including the ordering of works, a positive approach to partnership working and problem solving, be open to implementing change where required and be passionate about making a difference for local communities.

you'll play a key role in the economy, transport and environment department. we are focused on moving and shaping a prospering and sustainable hampshire. we deliver place-based services including investing in and managing our waste, highways and transport infrastructure; managing the environment; leading on climate change; and supporting sustainable economic growth.

about you:

you will be a conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is reliable, thorough, keen to learn and a hard-working individual. you will have the ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good it skills. we offer excellent training and development to enable our staff to succeed.

our people are what make us a vibrant and well-respected organisation. with a strong track record of delivering high quality services within a highway environment, you will be able to contribute to our purpose of delivering great public value outcomes at the same time as developing your own career. for more information about the work we do please visit highways careers.

candidates should ensure in their applications they demonstrate how they meet all the essential criteria for the role.

what we can offer you!

hampshire county council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the uk. a modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

hampshire has a rich and beautiful countryside, vibrant cities and towns and a diverse coastline providing dramatic views, great walks and places to enjoy tranquillity and nature. it is home to the new forest national park, which stretches across 140,000 acres of ancient woodland and unspoilt grassland. it's one of the most beautiful national parks in the uk and home to the famous new forest ponies, with dozens of walking and cycling trails to explore. the south downs national park lies at the heart of the county, with its rolling green pastures, ancient woodlands and river valleys. it is the newest of the national parks, stretching from winchester in the west to eastbourne in the east.

hampshire is a county full of hidden gems and new discoveries, with its clear chalk streams, thatched cottages and cosy pubs, historic buildings, fascinating interactive museums, bustling market towns and three cities.

hampshire county council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. we invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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