Salary: £40,317 - £45,933 per annum
Full-Time 37 Hours per Week
We are seeking an Engineer - Externally Funded Projects to join our Highways and Transport Delivery team.
This role supports the design, technical checking and delivery of highway and transport improvement schemes.
You will provide engineering expertise, ensure compliance with relevant standards and assist in the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.
As an Engineer you will have the following:
Educated to HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation or a related discipline.
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 8th October 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 18th October 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Peter Wright - Head of Highways & Transport Delivery
PEWright@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
