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- Hourly Rate: £40 per hour via Umbrella
- Location: South Yorkshire
- Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
We are seeking a Senior Engineer for our Transport Infrastructure Service, who will provide high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused service. This role involves leading and managing projects within the Transportation Capital Investment Programme and ensuring compliance with relevant local transport plans and policies.
Day-to-day of the role:- Lead and manage a range of projects from small enhancements to multi-million-pound improvements.
- Represent the Service in various working groups, forums, and partnerships.
- Utilise technical data to prepare cost estimates, specifications, drawings, contract documents, bills of quantities, and work schedules.
- Provide consultancy advice and produce technical reports for Council representatives and clients.
- Develop briefs, issue work for detailed design, and liaise with other service units, outside bodies/agencies, and partners.
- Prepare complex new works and maintenance scheme designs, acting as ‘CDM’ principal designer and/or project manager where appropriate.
- Provide effective project, safety, program, and performance management, including planning and allocation of work and training.
- Supervise site works to ensure specifications and safety standards are met.
- Supervise technical staff, plan and allocate work, check work quality, and provide on-job training.
- Coordinate activities and foster relationships with other departments and outside bodies.
- Benchmark team standards, monitor and review procedures, and revise documents and practices as necessary.
- Conduct site inspections and surveys, and take remedial action if needed.
- Deputise for the group lead manager and other roles as required, including attending meetings during and out of hours.
- Substantial experience as a senior-level Engineer within the Transportation Infrastructure Service.
- Extensive knowledge of transportation, road traffic, and road safety policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Experience in producing complex technical and Member reports and presenting them at Council Meetings and other forums.
- Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Experience in leading a team, planning and allocating work, and supervising staff.
- Knowledge of value for money and best practice principles.
- Practical knowledge of specialist IT software (e.g., AutoCAD, Mapinfo, GIS).
- Experience in leading service Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance, particularly with CDM regulations.
- Ability to assess customer/stakeholder requirements and provide solutions.
- Qualifications: Equivalent qualification or experience in Highways, Structures, or Traffic Engineering.
- DBS Level: Basic
- Shift Working/Out of Hours: Occasional out-of-hours work may be required.
- General Requirements: Able to work flexibly and travel within the Borough.
To apply for this Senior Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
