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Salary: £47,181 - £51,356 per annum

Hours: 37

Post Ref: RITM0233257

Location: Civic Centre, Keynsham / Bath / Flexible

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

About the Area: Set between the rolling Cotswolds and the dramatic Mendip Hills, Bath & North East Somerset offers a unique mix of lively urban centres and peaceful countryside. At its heart is the city of Bath, celebrated worldwide for its Georgian architecture, Roman heritage, and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beyond the city, the district’s market towns, villages, green spaces and historic landscapes create an exceptional environment in which to live, work, and explore. This rich combination of culture, history, and natural beauty makes Bath & North East Somerset a truly inspiring place to build your career.
 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Street Works Engineer to lead our Street Works team, ensuring the effective coordination, regulation, and monitoring of all activities on the public highway. You will play a key role in minimising disruption, maintaining safety, and ensuring full compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act (TMA), and associated legislation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and is committed to improving the way essential works are planned and delivered across our network.

About You - What We Are Looking For:

Experience and knowledge

• Proven experience in street works management.
• Strong working knowledge of NRSWA, TMA, DfT Permit Scheme guidance, and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Experience managing a team, providing leadership, motivation, and performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of working with utility companies, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Awareness of the impacts of road works on different types of road users and how those impacts can be mitigated.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and people-management skills.
• Strong understanding of highway operations, network management, and permitting processes.
• Ability to interpret legislation, technical guidance, and policy.
• High level of organisation, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Confident decision-maker, able to proactively manage risk and operational performance.
• Open to innovation with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to build effective relationships and negotiate with internal and external partners.

Why Join Us: As well as the local outcomes you will help to shape, we are part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, which has secured significant transport funding for investment in public transport, walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements. You will have a part to play in ensuring that these projects are delivered on time, as well as ensuring that our services deliver on our commitment to “Improve People’s Lives”.

Work Environment: This role offers the flexibility of blended working, with time split between home and our award-winning Civic Centre in Keynsham, conveniently located between Bath and Bristol. Hot desking options are also available at the Guildhall in Bath.

Join Us: If you are ready to help in taking Bath & North East Somerset to new heights, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and help shape the future of our exceptional region.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Neil Terry, Traffic Management and Network Manager: neil_terry@bathnes.gov.uk or 07976 180053.

Closing date: 12 March 2026.

To Apply: Please click apply to visit our website and complete an online application form.

Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Salary: £47,181 - £51,356 per annum

Location: Bath, Somerset

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Sector: Streetscene

Job Role: Engineer