Highways Maintenance Engineer

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of highways maintenance activities across affected networks
• Coordinating and monitoring safety inspections to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements
• Reviewing inspection outputs and ensuring timely response to defects, hazards, and third-party reports
• Validating completed maintenance and repair works to confirm compliance with specifications and agreed standards
• Supporting audits and identifying recurring defects or trends to inform continuous improvement and asset performance
• Contributing to the development and coordination of forward maintenance programmes aligned with construction activities
• Ensuring accurate management of inspection and maintenance records in line with contract and quality requirements
• Liaising with internal teams, local authorities, and stakeholders to coordinate traffic management and minimise disruption
• Supporting commercial processes, including alignment of works completed with contract payment mechanisms

• Experience supporting highways maintenance or civil engineering works, preferably within a major infrastructure or construction environment
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, standards, and inspection criteria
• Strong organisational capability with a high level of attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

• Knowledge of highway asset types including carriageways, footways, drainage, structures, lighting, signage, and landscaping
• Experience working with defect management systems or quality management systems
• Familiarity with working alongside local authorities and within a regulated highways environment

competitive salary & benefits