The role of Assistant Project Engineer is a career grade post, to support senior officers with a range of duties connected to the Highways Maintenance delivery of large value capital programmes, working within the Highway Design & Delivery team. Specific tasks include: Planning and Contract Development - ensure annual capital programmes of works are delivered in a cost effective/efficient manner across the highway network - safe and on time. Develop and evaluate option appraisals -selection of repair treatments that provide Value for Money within available budgets. Provide technical support/site designs/working drawings that are fit for purpose. Assist in the commissioning of term contractors and make certain works are coordinated - minimising disruption to all road users within the district. Scheme monitoring including financial reporting and management of scheme records. To assist in customer consultations and providing advice to Councillors, committees, public inquiries, other services and members of the public. Want to Know More? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Keil Womersley. Tel: 07766232927 E-mail: kwomersley@wakefield.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.