Highway Maintenance Engineer

Job Introduction

Lincolnshire County Council is expanding its Operational Asset Management service, and we have an exciting opportunity in Lincolnshire for a Highways Maintenance Engineer. Would you be prepared to get involved and make a difference to the highway users in Lincolnshire?

You will be joining the organisation as part of a front‑line Operational Asset Management Team, helping to assess, maintain and improve Lincolnshire’s highway network through evidence‑based decision‑making and high‑quality technical support.

About the team

Lincolnshire County Council’s Operational Asset Management Team is responsible for the effective management of one of the largest and most varied highway networks in the country. We manage over 9,000 km of roads and 4,500 km of footways, along with the drainage systems and assets that support them.

The team delivers a wide range of programmes, including carriageway resurfacing (with recycling and innovative techniques), surface treatments, footway improvements, drainage upgrades, cyclic maintenance activities, and Traffic Regulation Orders that support safe and efficient movement across the county.

We work closely with the Local Highways Management Teams, who provide front‑line delivery and local insight, and with our external partners in the Lincolnshire Highways Alliance. Together, we plan, prioritise, and deliver maintenance programmes that keep the network safe, reliable, and resilient.

About the role

You will join our Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) team within the Operational Asset Management Team, taking responsibility for the delivery, coordination and technical oversight of Traffic Regulation Orders across Lincolnshire. This includes permanent, temporary and experimental orders that support road safety, traffic flow, parking management and the wider operation of the network.

As a Highway Maintenance Engineer, you will lead the design, assessment and supervision of TRO‑related projects, ensuring compliance with statutory procedures, national standards and corporate requirements. You will work alongside Senior Technicians, Engineers and Senior Engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting the development of colleagues within the team.

You will manage consultation processes, prepare technical reports, coordinate with contractors and partners, and ensure that TRO schemes are delivered to time, cost and quality. You will also undertake site inspections across the county to gather evidence, assess locations, and ensure that proposed restrictions are appropriate, safe and effective.

This is a varied and influential role that combines technical leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement and operational delivery. You will be encouraged to bring forward innovative ideas, new ways of working and practical solutions that help us improve efficiency and deliver better outcomes for Lincolnshire’s residents.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility in how and where you work. You will be expected to attend the office regularly to work with the team, and you will also carry out site visits across Lincolnshire.

About you

• You will hold a HNC in a relevant discipline, or be able to demonstrate a strong level of technical knowledge, experience and practical skills gained within the highways sector. You may also hold, or be working towards, professional membership of an appropriate institution.
• You are innovative, forward‑thinking, and assured in bringing new ideas, improved processes and creative solutions to the team.
• You can work effectively in a dynamic and diverse team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. You are comfortable engaging with council officers, councillors, contractors, partners and members of the public.
• You can build positive working relationships and contribute to the successful delivery of projects, supporting colleagues and helping to maintain high standards across the service.
• You are confident using IT systems such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and you are willing to learn specialist design, analysis and asset management systems used within the service.
• You are organised, self‑motivated and able to manage your workload to deliver schemes to time, cost and quality.
• You must be able to travel throughout the operational area. A valid driving licence and access to a car are required

About our offer 

Along with a competitive salary we are offering: 
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council 

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Andrew Creasey via email on andrew.creasey@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Closing date: 07/06/26.

Interviews: 16/06/26 and 17/06/26.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.