Engineer; Highways Assets

Engineer (Highways Assets)

Salary:
Up to £44937 per annum

Expires: 03/04/2026

Location:

England, London, London (Greater)

Job Type: Full Time

• Maintain and protect the borough's highways, bridges and drainage systems.
• Plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance for bridges and drainage systems, including iconic structures such as Chelsea and Albert Bridges.
• Manage projects end‑to‑end, from scoping and estimating costs to commissioning contractors and overseeing delivery.
• Conduct regular site inspections, assess conditions, supervise installations and ensure compliance with specifications, time and budget.
• Represent the Council with partners such as TfL, private developers and residents, and review designs from developers and internal teams.
• Implement sustainable design opportunities where possible.
• Maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Qualified engineer with HNC or degree in a relevant technical subject.
• Experience managing highway or infrastructure schemes from start to finish.
• Comfortable supervising works on site and managing multiple tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain technical issues to stakeholders.
• Strong relationship‑building, expectation management and collaborative working ability.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

At RBKC, we invest in people, communities and future. You’ll receive professional development opportunities, flexible working, a clear career path, a competitive salary and the satisfaction of contributing directly to public safety and long‑term resilience.

Interviews for this position will be held week commencing 13th April 2026.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.

We are committed to fair, transparent and consistent pay practices, with annual salary increases and cost of living adjustments where applicable.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Company:
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Sector:
Highways

Sector:
Highways Maintenance