Job Description
3-month contract with a local authority
Summary
* This is a 3-month contract with a local authority, focusing on the efficient and effective delivery of the Council’s Vehicle Crossover programme. The role involves managing the entire process from application to implementation of both Domestic and Heavy-Duty crossover requests. Additionally, the position oversees a variety of highway improvement and repair schemes, ensuring technical compliance and project outcomes meet contractual, technical, and legal standards
Responsibilities
* Conduct preliminary site surveys and prepare construction drawings for crossover works.
* Consult with internal and external parties for effective service delivery.
* Supervise and monitor the delivery of crossover works.
* Manage task/work orders, measure works, and handle contractor payments and final accounts.
* Address enquiries and correspondence related to crossovers.
* Ensure compliance with the Council's Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
* Work in accordance with the Council’s New Crossover Policy.
* Deputize for the Highways Delivery Manager and participate in relevant meetings.
Experience
* Significant experience in highways project design and delivery.
* Strong technical knowledge of highways improvement design and maintenance techniques.
* Experience with a variety of highways projects using both traditional and modern design, maintenance, and repair methods.
* Proven ability to meet deadlines with accurate project reporting.
* Understanding of Environmental legislation and Recycling impacts on improvement schemes.
Essential Qualifications
* HND, Foundation degree, degree, or diploma in Civil Engineering, or significant relevant experience.
* Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject.
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
* Membership in a recognized engineering institution.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Hybrid: 4 days in the office
* The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
Responsible for the efficient and effective works delivery of a wide range of both major and/or minor highway improvement and repair schemes such as public realm enhancements, LiP schemes, planned carriageway/footway works, vehicle crossovers, street furniture replacements, patching programmes, Councillor improvement schemes, signing and lining works etc. and must be able to use AutoCAD