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Lincolnshire County Council’s Technical Services Partnership (TSP) provides technical and specialist highway engineering expertise and design services.

We are seeking an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects across the county.

About the role

In this role, you will work as part of a specialist highways team delivering a varied and technically challenging workload across Lincolnshire. You will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and technical oversight in shaping and influencing highway designs, with a focus on active travel schemes and network safety and capacity improvements
• Mentoring and supporting the team delivering and supervising new highway infrastructure schemes across the county
• Identifying, developing, and delivering targeted training to build team capability and promote best practice
• Driving continuous improvements to internal processes, procedures, and technical guidance to enhance service delivery
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with clients across Lincolnshire County Council and other key stakeholders

About the team

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our welcoming and supportive team. This is a varied and exciting service area, with continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

We make time to share ideas, learn from each other, and explore new and better ways of working.

About you

As an Engineer or Senior Engineer, you will deliver your own schemes while supporting the Principal Engineer in leading a team, overseeing a portfolio of highway projects to ensure delivery to programme and budget, mentoring junior staff, and building effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple projects and consistently meet demanding deadlines. You will think creatively and work collaboratively to drive improvements in team performance and service delivery.

Ideal candidates will complement our collaborative and personable team, where working together and supporting one another is core to our values.

Applicants should have experience and expertise in the highways sector and can confidently apply their technical skills while working effectively with others. We are ideally looking for an Incorporated Engineer and/or Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline; however, we welcome applications from individuals with equivalent industry experience.

Please note: this role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area and therefore an ability to move around the county according to service need is required.

The role is based inLancaster 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.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Dave Chetwynd via email Dave.Chetwynd@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications will close on 23/08/26 and interviews will take place w/c 07/09/26

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.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

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.