Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is a practical role to reach Cambridge City Council’s Net Zero goal and prepare us for Local Government Reform. This role can be an apprenticeship role where you can study a Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) at London South Bank University or apply as a knowledgeable and qualified building services professional.

You will focus on delivering and managing funded and unfunded projects, improving building performance, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting the Council's Net Zero ambitions through effective project management and technical engineering expertise.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about reducing carbon emissions and improving building performance.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.
• Familiar with public sector working.
• A confident communicator who can engage with consultants, contractors, building users, senior officers and members of the public.
• Practical, analytical and solutions-focused, able to identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into successful projects.
• Produce drawings and record information using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Willing and able to undertake building surveys, site visits and occasional public engagement activities outside normal office hours when required.

Why join us?

As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
• Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Subsidy for public transport
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £41,771 - £47,181,Per Annum (City Pay Band 6) pro rata for part time.

Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.

More Information:

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.

If you would like an informal chat, please email Jon Lalor on jon.lalor@cambridge.gov.uk or call 01223 457458. Please call to discuss the role if you feel capable but do not meet all of the written criteria.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

Interviews 13th & 14th October 2026

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.