Job Introduction
Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for a new challenge? Design Services has a challenging yet rewarding position available for a Senior Engineer to join our established team that design and manage assets for Lincolnshire's Highway Authority.
This is a superb opportunity for a skilled Engineer to be part of our team. You could be inspecting the assets, designing minor works projects, or even working towards major schemes across the County.
About you
We need a positive and enthusiastic team player who will meet or exceed performance and productivity expectations. You will develop their engineering skills and take responsibility for delivery of their own schemes. Having good communication skills, you will also demonstrate effective relationships in the way you work with colleagues and clients.
Working within the political and business environment of the Council you will develop strong positive relationships with clients, colleagues and partners across all service areas. You will need to think creatively and work collaboratively, seeking opportunities to assist in improving individual and team performance and service delivery in line with the Council’s objectives.
You will fulfil a rewarding role, with purposeful and sustainable work, helping shape Lincolnshire's communities and the future of the County. We are passionate about Lincolnshire and work to help businesses and communities thrive – always being mindful of the impacts on people, planet and place.
The role is based in Lancaster House in Lincoln, where your presence will be required for a minimum of two days per week and will reflect the needs of your team and the business. Some site attendance will also be required.
As Lincolnshire is big and rural, you will need a full driver's licence in order to use our pool vehicles to get around!
Structures
In LCC's Technical Services Partnership (TSP) we combine public and private sector know-how to provide technical and specialist highway-related engineering expertise.
The Structures team at TSP are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of over 4000 structures including Bridges, culverts, footbridges retaining walls. The team is also responsible for other duties including routing abnormal loads, submersible pumps, dealing with utility companies and also safety barriers within the County, so the workload can be varied to broaden your experience.
You will have several years' experience in bridges or structures with a structural engineering background, having gained your IEng or CEng or have equivalent experience.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and effective individual, with proven ability in the design and supervision of highway-related works. You will be ready to take on responsibility for technical, professional and personal development of the people in the team.
On joining the team, you will be well supported, but you will be able to find your feet quickly and deliver a range of schemes from feasibility through supervision on site, focussing on meeting clients' briefs and ensuring the team's work is delivered within time and budget. Experience in mentoring junior staff members would be a valuable asset.
You will work closely with a Principal Engineer, assisting them in leading the team, taking responsibility for delivery of your own schemes and an overview of others. With effective communication skills, you will also demonstrate effective behaviours in the way you work with colleagues and clients. You will have a full driver's licence so you can use our pool cars.
We operate a hybrid working model that includes time in our offices at Lancaster House as well as time on-site. There is an expectation for you to be in the office at least two days a week, with additional office presence required based on the needs of the service.
We value team spirit — we socialise, support each other, and celebrate milestones together. From festive lunches to small office traditions, these moments strengthen our collaborative culture. While we’d love for everyone to join in, participation is entirely optional, with no expectation to attend as we also create space for collaborative, informal sessions during the working day to connect and share ideas.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Liz Burnley via email on liz.burnley@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 25/03/26
Interviews: 01/04/26.
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.
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