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NLC11: £45, - £50, Per Year
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Bridge Engineering 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.
You will be responsible for management of the Council’s Road structure assets such as bridges and retaining walls. You will assist the Team Leader in managing the inspection and assessment regime, carrying out Technical Approval of new structures on public roads, managing Abnormal Indivisible Load movements and developing, prioritising and delivering a program of capital and revenue works to ensure a safe and well maintained road structures stock.
With an HNC in Civil Engineering or relevant subject, and ideally Chartered Membership of an appropriate Institution, you will have substantial knowledge and experience in a relevant field. You must have a proven track record of delivering projects and service priorities, including the ability to achieve project milestones and targets. You must be able to demonstrate proven experience of developing successful working relationships with contractors and professional service providers and in NEC contract management. Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience in asset management, and budgetary experience including preparation, monitoring and control arrangements.
You will be business and customer focused with a demonstrable record of, identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change, and exercising strong leadership skills. 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. You will also have a sound understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and initiatives.
With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD software, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information and produce reports.
You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Transportation, who currently operate a hybrid model of homeworking and office-based work at locations within North Lanarkshire.
You will be required to travel throughout North Lanarkshire to undertake the duties of this post, so a full driving licence is essential.
Working Pattern:
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
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.