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Are you looking for a career with an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions and promotes work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees? With a generous annual leave entitlement and access to a variety of flexible working options and initiatives, North Lanarkshire Council could be the place for you.
Why join us? North Lanarkshire is Scotland’s fourth largest authority by population and is perfectly situated in the heart of Scotland’s central belt with great transport links making this the perfect place to live and work! We have a detailed plan setting the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme for growth and prosperity for all, making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work and invest.
As a result of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Project Delivery team. You will work with a variety of partners, customers, and clients on the delivery of a professional service that maximises resources and delivers positive outcomes.
As part of this engineering / technical role you will have a responsibility for developing and implementing a wide range of Infrastructure and Transportation projects. You will assist in the Council’s development management processes to help the Council deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and achieve best value. This will include design and construction management of road improvement schemes, active travel infrastructure and public transport infrastructure. You will also be required to assist other teams within the infrastructure and transportation department.
With an HNC in a relevant discipline and ideally an HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or similar, you will have knowledge and experience in managing the delivery of design and construction projects. You must be able to demonstrate experience of developing successful working relationships with contractors and professional service providers and in NEC contract management. You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and have the ability to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines.
With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator. You should also be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and review design information, as well as analyse and produce reports.
You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Transportation, who currently operate an agile model of home-working and office-based work at locations within North Lanarkshire. You will be required to travel throughout North Lanarkshire as well as the Glasgow City Region to undertake the duties of this post.
A Driving Licence is required for this post
Working Pattern
Monday - Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm (55 minutes unpaid lunch break) and
Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm (50 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.