About us

Warrington is one of the most successful towns in the country, regularly being ranked as one of the best places in the UK for economic performance and quality of life for its residents.

With Warrington’s economic success, regeneration and growth we need an Engineer to assist with the technical design, procurement and supervision of a wide range of exciting engineering and sustainable travel projects within the Borough, both on and off highway supporting the Council’s Local Transport Plan and capital investment programme.

The role

The role falls within the Transport for Warrington Service area, providing an internal design and delivery service for the Directorate, and is based at our new offices in the Time Square development within Warrington Town Centre. The job is a permanent position and requires 37 hours per week. The role is from Grade 6 to Grade 8 which covers career development from Assistant to Senior Project Engineer and if successful you would be allocated a grade based on your experience and ability evidenced at interview.

What's needed?

It will be necessary for the post holder to have Highways experience and preferably experience of CAD/Civils 3D, You will need to have a driving licence as travel around the borough is an essential requirement of the position. The post holder will be a key contact for numerous stakeholders within the borough and as such will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills whilst maintaining professional standards and creating good working relationships between the Council and external bodies.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working
• Uniform/safety equipment

Key Dates & Further Information

Please follow the application process as stated in the advert (do not send us cv’s). We will evaluate the application and if successful you will be invited to the offices for an interview with a short test to follow.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, or have an informal chat, please contact Alison Roberts, Delivery Manager on 01925 443322.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer