Senior Engineer Highway Design
Salford City CouncilSalford, England, United Kingdom
Added 22 Jul · still live
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Salary
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£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2121 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and Salford City Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Employer Salford City Council Location Salford, Greater Manchester (GB) Salary £47,181 – £50,269 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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This role is an opportunity to advance your leadership career in a role that will help transform transport and travel in Salford.
You will be supporting Group Leaders with delivering a large, varied programme of schemes – you can make a key contribution to achieving Salford’s vision of a truly integrated transport system within our city, linking seamlessly into the wider Greater Manchester network.
The number and variety of projects in our pipeline provide huge potential to build your track record, experience and expertise as an engineer and leader.
Why join us in Highway Design?
You will have a vital leadership role in support of a Highways Group Leader. We want you to:
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This role is an opportunity to advance your leadership career in a role that will help transform transport and travel in Salford.
You will be supporting Group Leaders with delivering a large, varied programme of schemes – you can make a key contribution to achieving Salford’s vision of a truly integrated transport system within our city, linking seamlessly into the wider Greater Manchester network.
The number and variety of projects in our pipeline provide huge potential to build your track record, experience and expertise as an engineer and leader.
Why join us in Highway Design?
- Large in-house technical team (30+ colleagues) 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 development, with formal links to the ICE.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning.
- Use of AI innovation.
- Hybrid/flexible working.
- Competitive package, including excellent pension.
You will have a vital leadership role in support of a Highways Group Leader. We want you to:
- Undertake feasibility studies, conceptual, preliminary and detailed design.
- Prepare, manage, report and maintain project cost plans.
- Manage a team of engineers and technicians, supervising junior members of the team, including programming and allocating work, assisting in training and development, setting goals and monitoring performance.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
- Qualified membership of a professional engineering institution or working towards this status.
- Strong track record in the design, implementation, and supervision of engineering projects, with a focus on highway design.
- Proven experience of managing and delivering feasibility studies, including preparing reports, cost estimates, investigating problems and identifying options.
- A good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety legislation and current relevant design methods.
- Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.
- The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations.
- Experience of successfully managing junior staff.
- Strong skills in AutoCAD software.
- Full UK driving licence.
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
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:
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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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2121 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~59k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £65k
£32kmedian £51kgoing rate £50k£65k
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Not necessarily. Salford City Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.