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Principal Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,839 to £46,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42,839 - £46,142 plus £5,000 Market Supplement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Pendle Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V69 |
Summary
Pendle Borough Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Engineer to lead the design, management and delivery of major civil engineering projects across the borough.
This senior role will see you deputising for the Engineering Manager, managing substantial budgets and representing the Council in negotiations with external partners. You’ll provide authoritative technical expertise, oversee complex infrastructure schemes and ensure innovative, cost-effective solutions that support the Council’s strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supervising engineering projects from design to delivery
• Providing professional advice to Members, senior officers and partners
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, trainees and apprentices
• Managing contracts, budgets and health & safety compliance
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery
We are looking for a highly motivated professional with strong leadership skills, excellent technical knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
• A competitive salary with market supplement
• Opportunities to shape high-profile projects and influence strategic outcomes
• A supportive environment committed to professional development
Our Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
This senior role will see you deputising for the Engineering Manager, managing substantial budgets and representing the Council in negotiations with external partners. You’ll provide authoritative technical expertise, oversee complex infrastructure schemes and ensure innovative, cost-effective solutions that support the Council’s strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supervising engineering projects from design to delivery
• Providing professional advice to Members, senior officers and partners
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, trainees and apprentices
• Managing contracts, budgets and health & safety compliance
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery
We are looking for a highly motivated professional with strong leadership skills, excellent technical knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
• A competitive salary with market supplement
• Opportunities to shape high-profile projects and influence strategic outcomes
• A supportive environment committed to professional development
Our Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
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