Assistant Engineer: Highway Design
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary: £32,597 to £35,412
Contract: Full Time
Expires: 17/08/2026
Why join us in Engineering Design?
- Large in house Place Division technical team with strong capabilities and wide ranging experience.
- Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
- The opportunity to see projects all the way through the life cycle.
- Strong focus on professional/technical development, with formal links to the ICE.
- Support and mentoring from a highly experienced team.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning.
- A structured career progression pathway.
- Use of AI innovation, hybrid/flexible working, competitive package and excellent pension.
Your role
- Assist with the technical aspects required for project delivery including feasibility, concept design, detailed design and preparation of tender and contract documentation.
- Invite tenders and supervise construction works on site.
- Implement projects to meet the requirements of quality, health & safety, environmental standards and programme timescales, in accordance with national and corporate standards.
- Assist with preparing schemes for tender.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, applicable CDM Regulations and related legislation.
- Set and work to personal deadlines and targets to meet programme requirements and client needs.
Your profile
- A minimum Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering or a design related subject (or currently working towards one).
- Preferably a Bachelor's degree or above in a design related subject or proven experience in the design, implementation and supervision of engineering projects.
- The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations, statutory bodies and clients.
- The ability to undertake feasibility studies, including preparing reports and cost estimates, investigating problems and identifying options.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines, including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice.
- Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.
- Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, at general and technical levels.
- Working capability with AutoCAD software and a desire to enhance your skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
As part of Salford City Council, you will be part of an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of residents, supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, and offering professional accreditations and development opportunities. The role also offers competitive pay and a pension scheme.