Engineer - Adoptions

The Role:

We are seeking an Engineer to support a busy team ensuring highway development throughout Hampshire is safe and built to suitable standards. In this role you work with a team of Engineers and Technicians, reviewing the completion and adoption of a wide range of developer-led projects, including residential, retail, industrial and other highway developments throughout Hampshire.

Working to the Senior Engineer you will be responsible for checking Developers/Consultants' S278 & S38 schemes are suitable for adoption and future maintenance by Hampshire County Council as Highway Authority. Key to your role will be the reviewing of S278/S38 schemes due for adoption, compliance with legal agreements, fee monitoring and management of the adoption process. You will undertake site inspections and liaise with the Developers and their Consultants/Contractors playing a key role in ensuring the integrity of the works to be adopted.

You will be a conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is reliable, keen to learn and hard-working. You will have the ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good IT skills. You should also have a thorough understanding of the relevant design standards and the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.

What We Can Offer You:

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training. You’ll be able to work on interesting and ambitious projects that have a direct positive impact on the area. We offer a range of family-friendly policies including flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package, please see our website for details see our Benefits Package.

Living and Working Hampshire:

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information please see: Living and Working in Hampshire.