Overview
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Job Description – Salary £40,778-£46,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Countywide | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
About Us
Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest local authority in England. As the Highway and Traffic Authority we are responsible for maintaining the safe and effective use of our road network. As part of that role the Highway Operations and Design Service maintains over 1800 bridges and around 70km of highway retaining walls.
About The Role
We are looking for three enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Senior Engineers to join our vibrant and growing team. You will play a key role in an exciting programme of highway infrastructure development and regeneration across Lancashire.
Working in an established, organised team, you will identify and develop design solutions on bridge and highway structures projects including new build, strengthening and maintenance, working to achieve ambitious budget and timescale targets. You will have a thorough knowledge of current design standards and specifications relating to civil engineering, with experience of inspection and managing the delivery of engineering projects. You will have a track record for delivery, a thorough knowledge of health and safety requirements and have a suitable qualification. You may be required to provide leadership including day to day management as well as technical expertise within a small team engaged on common projects.
The post is a permanent, full-time role with your primary office base in County Hall, Preston. Our flexible working approach allows you to combine office and home working to achieve the best work life balance. The role involves attending meetings and visiting sites so the successful applicant must hold a valid driving licence and is expected to have a vehicle available for use on official journeys.
Responsibilities
* Identify and develop design solutions on bridge and highway structures projects (new build, strengthening, maintenance).
* Deliver projects within budget and timescale targets.
* Apply current design standards and specifications relating to civil engineering.
* Inspect and manage delivery of engineering projects; ensure health and safety requirements are met.
* Provide leadership and day-to-day management within a small team on common projects (where applicable).
Qualifications
* Thorough knowledge of current design standards and specifications relating to civil engineering.
* Experience of inspection and managing delivery of engineering projects.
* A track record for delivery and suitable health and safety knowledge.
* A suitable qualification in a relevant field.
* Valid driving licence and vehicle available for official journeys.
The Benefits
* Flexible working hours (based on a standard 37 hour working week) with opportunities for agile working.
* A range of learning and development opportunities.
* Extremely generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution, life assurance and dependents pensions.
* Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per year rising to 32 days after five years; bank holidays and two additional fixed days over Christmas and New Year.
* Benefits scheme including discounts on various goods and services.
* Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity leave, support for working carers, adoption and parental leave).
* Paid travel expenses.
Additional Information
To be eligible for this position you must be a UK citizen or already have a right to work in the UK. See the Person Specification and Profile for more information on the role. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Principal Engineers, Adam Ratcliffe (adam.ratcliffe@lancashire.gov.uk) or Edward Saul (edward.saul@lancashire.gov.uk). We reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications, so remember to apply early. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use; however, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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