Career Graded Engineer

Career Graded Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,480 (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus Market Supplement

Location: Runnymede Borough

An exceptional opportunity to join a manage the borough’s inspections and maintenance programme of roads, bridges and street furniture, with a key initial focus on upgrading our bus shelters. 

About Us

From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident‑focused council.

All of which means it is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.

About the role

As our engineer representative, your priority will be the upgrading of the 73 bus shelters in the borough that provide an important and significant income for the council.  

In this varied role, your wider responsibilities will include the management of the borough’s inspections and maintenance programme of roads, bridges and street furniture, as well as providing technical input to planning applications on flood risk.

You will also assist in the management of the borough’s Minor Engineering and Construction Works Term Contract, reviewing planning applications ensuring appropriate flood risk management measures are incorporated on proposed development and responding to consultations in a timely manner.

About you

• Ideally, you will have an environmental or civil engineering degree or equivalent approved professional qualification in flood risk management or construction (such as a CIWEM accredited BSc /Post Graduate qualification)
• A background in civil engineering – whether public or private sector, and experience in highways engineering, including street furniture capital projects, roads, bridges, and maintenance works.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team, you will be used to preparing and presenting reports associated with your work to the appropriate committees and key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Land Drainage Act 1991, flood risk assessment and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Experience of land drainage maintenance
• A valid UK driving licence and have a vehicle insured for business use
• Prepared to undertake work outside the normal office hours from time to time
• Able to work on site

For more information on the role, including benefits and how to apply, please request our application pack by contacting our retained search consultancy Osborne Thomas at runnymede@osbornethomas.org or via telephone 020 3280 3671.

To apply visit https://osbornethomas.org/jobs/career-graded-engineer-2/

 Closing date: Monday 2^nd March