Assistant Highway Engineer Salford Council Posted Salford . Expi

About us

Salford is a city undergoing significant transformation. At the heart of this change is our commitment to becoming a modern, inclusive and sustainable city a place where people are supported to thrive. As a forward-thinking, values-led organisation, Salford City Council offers an excellent working environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and personal development. We’re now looking to expand our Highways team with the addition of a passionate and driven Assistant Highway Engineer.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that is delivering real improvements across the city’s highway network.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and rewarding role within our Highways team. As Assistant Highway Engineer, you will support the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of highway maintenance projects across Salford. Working closely with engineers and senior officers, you’ll contribute to the planning and implementation of infrastructure schemes including road safety improvements, walking infrastructure, and minor highway works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings using AutoCAD and associated software.
• Assisting in the design of highway infrastructure schemes in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Supporting the delivery of public realm improvements, active travel initiatives, and maintenance projects.
• Contributing to site visits, surveys and data collection to inform scheme development.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career in highway engineering, supported by experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

You’ll be someone who lives and works by our core values: passionate about delivering high-quality work that improves outcomes for local communities, collaborative by nature, respecting and valuing the input of others, committed to getting things right the first time and learning from challenges, proactive in taking responsibility and adapting your approach to deliver better results. You’ll have a clear understanding of highway engineering principles and desire to develop your technical skills further.

You’ll also be competent in using AutoCAD and other relevant design tools, and have an eye for detail when preparing engineering drawings and documents.