JOB TITLE Engineer
POST NUMBER 004317
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £37,280 to £40,777 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are excited to offer a rare opportunity to join our Engineering Services team. In this key role you will work closely with the Principal Engineer and Engineering Inspector to maintain and develop the Council’s built infrastructure.
This role will involve designing, scheduling and ordering both maintenance and project work on streets, pedestrian areas, street lighting, fountains, clock tower, Christmas illuminations and drainage in the town centre, neighbourhood centres and areas managed by the Parks, Housing and Garages sections of the Council. You will be responsible for supervising and checking the work of our specialist contractors.
You will have regular contact with team members, other Council officers, Councillors and civil engineering and electrical contractors and will be working on site, in the office and from home giving daily variety.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
• Have a technical background with a level 3 qualification in civil engineering or similar or a level 3 in electrical installation or similar.
• Have experience within a highways, civils or electrical environment
• Be able to design and create drawings on AutoCAD
• Be able to calculate quantities and create works schedules
• Be able to survey and measure sites and works as they proceed
• Have experience working with construction contracts
• Be willing occasionally to attend sites out of hours for emergencies
• Be proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working with both technology and people.
• Show strong analytical and planning skills, with the ability to assess risks, document processes, and manage workloads to meet deadlines while resolving conflicts.
• Adopt a customer-focused mindset, using feedback to enhance service delivery and consistently advocating for excellent customer care.
• Communicate effectively, conveying complex or technical information clearly and making sound decisions even in uncertain situations.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture, sharing knowledge, motivating peers, and promoting team success both internally and externally.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Steve Bentley
Job Title Principal Engineer
Phone Number 07931 916610
Email steve.bentley@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 December 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
