The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: North Bridge Depot, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 9, £40,778 - £45,092 (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 30 August 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Engineer - Highway Asset Maintenance.
An exciting opportunity to make a real impact on our roads and communities.
This exciting role sits within the Highway Asset Maintenance team, a small, committed and technically skilled group responsible for commissioning and managing the council’s capital highway maintenance programmes. As part of the team, you will work closely with and directly support the lead Senior Engineer, applying robust highway asset management principles to plan, develop and deliver effective maintenance programmes. This includes the design and implementation of a range of preventative surface treatments, complemented by more traditional structural resurfacing methods, to ensure the long‑term performance, durability and value of the highway network.
We are seeking a hardworking and conscientious individual to join our busy team, delivering an essential and highly valued service to our customers. You will be someone who can build strong, effective working relationships with both internal teams and external partners, contributing positively to a collaborative working environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within an operational highways environment, with a solid understanding of specialist preventative surface treatments. You will be well‑organised, adaptable, and an effective communicator, able to manage your workload confidently in a fast‑paced setting.
If you are solutions‑focused, committed to achieving strong results, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, while also looking to make a real impact within a transforming organisation, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting: W/C 31st August
Interviews: W/C 7th September.
For further details or an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact: Ellis Meek, Senior Engineer: Tel: 01302 735061,
[email protected]
Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
