Assistant Engineer | Development Support | Cuerden Highways Depot, Bamber Bridge

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience or knowledge of highway engineering, civil engineering or development-related infrastructure.
• Can interpret technical drawings and engineering information.
• Communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively within a team.

Is keen to develop their technical knowledge and professional skills.

Whether you already have experience of Section 38 and Section 278 processes or are looking to build upon a broader engineering background, we would welcome applications from individuals with the right skills, attitude and commitment to learning.

You will join a supportive and experienced team that is committed to sharing knowledge, encouraging professional development and helping colleagues reach their full potential.

We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support our employees.

The successful candidate will primarily support developments within Chorley, Fylde, Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre.

A valid driving licence is required, and you will be expected to have access to a vehicle for business travel.

All approved business mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

In addition to a rewarding career and opportunities for professional growth, we offer:

• Flexible working hours (based on a standard 37 hour working week) along with opportunities for agile working.
• Extremely generous Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, death in service payments, life assurance and dependents pensions.
• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 32 days after five years' continuous service. Bank holidays and 2 additional fixed days during the Christmas and New Year period.
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts on anything from electrical goods to car leasing through the Vivup benefits scheme.
• Family friendly employer: Help to balance family commitments, including generous maternity leave, paternity leave and support for working carers, adoption and parental leave.
• Paid travel expenses.
• Access to learning opportunities and career progression.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Join us and help shape the highways that support Lancashire's communities, businesses and future growth.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.

However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council.

However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities.

By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.