Senior Asset Engineer - Carriageways and Footways

Overview

We’re looking an experienced and technically strong Senior Asset Engineer – Carriageways & Footways to play a key role in the management, maintenance and long‑term performance of Buckinghamshire Council’s highway network.

Reporting to the Asset Manager – Carriageways & Footways, this role provides senior technical input across carriageway and footway assets, supporting the development of robust asset management plans, evidence‑based investment programmes and safe, efficient delivery through our commissioned service providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established highways engineer to apply their expertise at scale, influence decision‑making and help shape how highway maintenance funding is prioritised and delivered across the county.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is one of the largest local authorities in the country, responsible for a diverse highway network serving urban, rural and strategic transport needs. Our ambition is to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable transport network that supports economic growth, environmental responsibility and thriving communities.

The Highways Asset Management Team, within the Infrastructure and Capital Schemes function, is responsible for the stewardship of the council’s highway assets. The team develops long‑term asset management strategies, maintains asset data and condition information, prioritises investment, and ensures that maintenance and improvement programmes deliver best value and comply with statutory and national requirements.

The Carriageways & Footways asset group represents one of the largest and most visible elements of the network, with a strong focus on safety, condition, customer impact and long‑term value for money.

We work closely with other departments, service providers, elected members, government bodies and local communities to ensure our highways assets are managed transparently, efficiently and for the long term.

About the role

As Senior Asset Engineer – Carriageways & Footways, you will act as a senior technical specialist within the asset management function, supporting the Asset Manager in the development and delivery of carriageway and footway asset strategies and programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, implementation and review of asset management plans for carriageways and footways.
• Analysing condition, performance and inventory data to identify trends, risks and investment priorities.
• Developing one‑year detailed and medium‑term programmes of maintenance and improvement works.
• Providing technical input to capital and revenue programmes, including treatment selection and prioritisation.
• Working closely with service providers to monitor delivery, performance and quality of works.
• Supporting budget forecasting, whole‑life cost considerations and value‑for‑money assessments.
• Assisting with performance reporting, KPIs and statutory or external returns
• Providing technical advice and support to colleagues, inspectors, members and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of best practice in highway asset management.
• Supporting health, safety and risk management processes relevant to carriageway and footway assets.

You will also support the mentoring and development of junior staff and contribute to collaborative working across the wider highways service.

About you

You will be a knowledgeable and proactive highways professional with a strong technical background in carriageway and footway asset management.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience working in highways engineering or asset management, preferably within a local authority or large infrastructure organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of carriageway and footway construction, maintenance treatments and deterioration mechanisms.
• Experience using asset data, condition surveys and performance information to inform investment decisions.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice and national guidance (e.g. Well‑Managed Highway Infrastructure).
• Experience working client‑side with contractors and consultants to monitor performance and quality.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and apply professional judgement.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at different levels.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to support others and contribute positively to team objectives.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, ideally be working towards or hold membership of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, CIHT, IHE).

If you’re looking to take the next step in your highways asset management career and want to make a tangible difference to the condition and performance of a large highway network, this role offers challenge, responsibility and scope to develop.

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

We offer hybrid working arrangements.

Closing date: 18 May 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 25 May 2026

Interview-type / process: Either MS Team and/or In Person, to be confirmed.  

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Syed Shah 07977 611481

This post is politically restricted under the terms of the Local Government Act 1989.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

 

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day.

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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