Service Delivery Engineer

Engineer – Delivery Management (Active Travel) | Long-Term Contract | Hybrid

About the role

We're recruiting on behalf of a very well-funded local authority for an Engineer – Delivery Management (Active Travel) to join their Highways Delivery team on a long-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a council investing heavily in its infrastructure programme, offering hybrid working and genuine flexibility on contract structure, including temp-to-perm options or a rolling contract basis, whichever suits you best.

You'll play a key role in the operational delivery of active travel schemes across the highway network, working under the direction of a Senior Engineer and Delivery Manager, and contributing to a well-resourced, high-priority programme of works.

Key responsibilities

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• Support the delivery of commissioned active travel activities to meet agreed specifications, budgets and timelines
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• Undertake site investigations and surveys to identify defects, network risks and technical solutions
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• Prepare technical information, design inputs, and delivery recommendations
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• Assist in coordinating active travel interventions, including minor works, capital projects and maintenance
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• Operate and contribute to the Single Asset Management System (SAMS)
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• Provide technical advice to internal teams, external partners and statutory bodies
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• Support procurement activity, including quotations and specifications
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• Monitor contractor performance and flag risks or delivery issues
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• Contribute to delivery schedules, risk assessments and progress reporting
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• Support NEC contract administration tasks under senior guidance
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• Ensure CDM compliance and safety-first delivery practices
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• Support carbon-reduction considerations in scheme delivery
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• Supervise Technicians, Graduates and Apprentices as required
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What we're looking for

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• Substantial experience in a technical engineering environment, ideally active travel or highways
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• Experience carrying out site investigations, surveys or inspections
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• Experience supporting delivery of civil engineering projects or maintenance activity
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• Confident working under own initiative to demanding timescales
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• Experience working with contractors, consultants or external partners
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• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
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• Full UK driving licence, with ability to travel across the county
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• Public sector highways experience desirable
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• Exposure to NEC contract processes or procurement/contract administration desirable
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Why apply

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• Long-term contract with a very well-funded local authority
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• Hybrid working available
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• Temp-to-perm or ongoing contract options, structured around your preference
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• High-profile, well-resourced active travel programme
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Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation! 07537 163777.