Assistant Engineer: Highway Design

Employer Salford City Council Location Salford, Greater Manchester (GB) Salary £32,597 – £35,412 Closing date 21 Aug 2026

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Sector Highways & transport jobs Function Civil Engineer Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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Take the next step forward in your engineering career – in a role that will grow your skills and experience as you help deliver a wide range of highways projects.

You will play a central part in the success of key improvement schemes that are supporting the regeneration of our city. Your technical skills can help make Salford a better place to live, with less risk of flood damage. You will be encouraged to develop those skills and continue growing your expertise and long-term career potential.

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 lifecycle.
• 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, including excellent pension.

Your role

• Assist with the technical aspects required for project delivery including feasibility, concept design, detailed design, preparation of tender and contract documentation, invitation of tenders and supervision of construction works on site.
• Contribute to implementing projects to meet the requirements of quality, health & safety, environmental standards, and programme timescales to both national and corporate standards.
• Assist with preparing schemes for tender.
• Ensure compliance with a high regard to Health and Safety and the application of the CDM Regulations and other related legislation.
• Set and work to personal targets to meet programme requirements and client needs.

Your profile

• A minimum Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering or a design related subject (or be working towards one).
• Preferably, a Bachelor level 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, 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, both at a general and technical level.
• At least working capability with AutoCAD software and a desire to enhance your skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

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Exciting new opportunities in Salford!

From new high-rises to highway improvements, revitalised waterways to greener spaces, Salford is being rebuilt. More people than ever before are choosing it as a place to live, work, invest and visit.

For you, this presents a major career opportunity. Joining Salford City Council’s Place Directorate is your chance to work at the heart of a transformational regeneration programme.

The size of our pipeline, and breadth of projects, means more potential to gain new experience and skills – and more opportunity to make an impact and add to your track record.

Help maximise the value of transport infrastructure

Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years; it is home to a vibrant economy that is leading growth in Greater Manchester. Its population has grown at a rate unmatched elsewhere in the north of England.

Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.

Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.

Career development

We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.

Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.

Rewards And Benefits

GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.

Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.

MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.

Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.

Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.

Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.

Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.

New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.

Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.

Culture and inclusion

We are committed to developing a culture where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work and is supported to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. There is a wide choice of Employee Network Groups and Peer Support Groups to join.

The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:

• actively promote workforce equality and address discrimination, ensuring that sound policies and practices are in place
• provide opportunities for Salford’s diverse communities, ensuring recruitment and HR arrangements connect local residents to opportunities
• reinforce good practice around equality and diversity in our supply chain, and respect the diversity of Salford communities through responsible activity

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