Head of Engineering Services

Head of Engineering Services
Council Offices Clitheroe

Reference: COM948
Pay: PO16-19 (scp 46-49) £57,875 to £61,430 per annum
Plus 7.5% Lease Car Contribution
Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Engineer or Building surveyor to effectively lead and manage our Engineering, Surveying, and Waste Management Services. You will be responsible for setting and maintaining high standards within budget and resource constraints.

As our resident expert, you will be required to advise others on engineering and related matters.

With a relevant degree and experience in managing complex technical operations and preparing specifications, you will bring good project planning and reporting skills. You will need to be a strong strategic thinker with communication skills to match in order to work with people at all levels.

We have an extensive capital programme that is mid delivery and needs to be programmed through with a small but very enthusiastic team. We are also introducing food waste and other initiatives to improve our already excellent refuse services.

This is a really exciting opportunity to work in the beautiful Ribble Valley and then to be a key player in the new larger Unitary Authority as it takes shape.

This is a politically restricted post.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexi-time scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.

Apply via link https://webportal.ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs/1263/-com948-head-of-engineering-services

Closing date: 30th April 2026
Interview date: 8th May 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.