Essential Employment
Highway Engineer
Highway Engineer at Essential Employment, based in Manchester, North West England, paying £40.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £40.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Manchester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
About 42% above the going rate for local government
Reference 57370951
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Programme Engineer to lead the delivery of a high-profile initiative focused on improving access for essential highway maintenance, drainage, and street cleansing activities.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you will work closely with residents, contractors, operational teams, and key stakeholders to overcome access challenges, coordinate maintenance programmes, and deliver visible improvements to local communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate highway maintenance, drainage, gully cleansing, street cleansing, and related infrastructure programmes.
- Develop practical solutions to access and operational challenges affecting service delivery.
- Manage contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.
- Coordinate traffic management, road space requirements, permits, and temporary access arrangements.
- Use asset management data to plan and deliver maintenance programmes and drive service improvements.
- Build positive relationships with residents, community groups, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
- Monitor performance, manage risks, and provide regular progress reports to senior management.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 000B 5217 / 1
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
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Reference: 57370951 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via Essential Employment
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