Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC624601
Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum
Work Location: Petersfield Highway Depot, Petersfield (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 24 August 2026
Lead the way. Shape Hampshire's highways. Make a lasting difference.
We have a passion for making a positive and tangible impact in all the communities of Hampshire every day and are looking for an experienced, practical and innovative individual to help manage the day-to-day operations of the Hampshire Highways – Petersfield office.
The Role:
Reporting to the Assistant Highway Manager you will have a sound understanding of highway maintenance operations and legislation to help lead, manage and develop a team of local highway engineers and technicians to deliver the highway maintenance and enforcement operations of a busy Highways office.
What you’ll do:
Key to your role will be managing a team of front- line engineers dealing with highway issues. You will be able to communicate and liaise with a cross section of individuals and groups including elected members, district councils, borough councils, parishes and the public on a variety of highway-related issues/problems. You will also be required to collaborate closely with our internal & external operations partners to provide a joined-up service for our customers and identify, develop and implement service improvements.
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate an understanding of highway maintenance practices, a positive approach to partnership working and problem solving, be open to implementing change where required and be passionate about making a difference for local communities.
What we’re looking for:
You will be a conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is reliable, keen to learn and a hard-working individual. You will have the ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good IT skills.
Why join us?
Our includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
Hampshire County Council offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Additional Information:
Principal Engineer (Highway Units)
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Daniel Beasant, Assistant Highways Manager on 07738 481738 or
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Principal Engineer (Highway Units) • Petersfield, HAM, GB
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