The Engineering Design Team is looking for a number of experienced Highway Engineers to join our expanding team. We have both Full Time (37 hours per week) and Part Time (22+ hours per week) opportunities, with normal working days being Monday to Friday.

With the support of a Principal Engineer Team Manager, you'll play a leading role in agreeing project briefs with our internal clients and taking projects through from concept to completion, assisted by our team of Engineering Technicians and Assistant Engineers.

You'll have a proven track record in the design and delivery of a wide range of highway projects and be able to demonstrate a wide-ranging knowledge of design standards and delivery processes.

You'll be experienced in contract preparation and administration, as well as dealing with contractors. It would be an advantage if applicants could demonstrate a good understanding of delivering cycle, bus priority and public realm infrastructure in an urban environment.

We'd welcome applications from engineers who can demonstrate appropriate experience in writing contract documents and who have a track record of administering NEC contracts.  Applicants will be proficient and able to guide others in the use of computer-based methods for design, document preparation and project programming.

We also have one specialist vacancy for an Engineer experienced in NEC3/4 contract preparation and project management. Please refer to our microsite for further details.

You'll join us on the career grade applicable to your qualifications and experience and will be supported to attain your professional qualifications and encouraged to undertake further training to assist you to progress through the career grade.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We offer a work environment that is cooperative and supportive, providing the opportunity to use your skills and develop new ones within a dynamic organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance and much more besides. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Find out more and apply by visiting our microsite.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2020

Interviews to be held between 1 and 10 December 2020.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.