Do you have an interest in pursuing a career within engineering? If yes, then this is a great opportunity to build your career with an organisation which will train and invest in you.
About the role
About SCC and ETI
Surrey County Council (SCC) is responsible for several local public services in Surrey. The Environment, Transport and Infrastructure (ETI) directorate within SCC is responsible for a wide range of services including highways, transport, planning, countryside and waste management. These services are critical for people living, working and travelling through Surrey, delivered by the county council or in partnership.
About the Team
The Infrastructure Schemes team within the Network and Asset Management Group comprises of 17 staff who are responsible for influencing and embedding the Highways Asset Strategy as it relates to the management of structures, drainage and VRS assets and translating the Asset Strategy into an annual works programme. The Infrastructure Schemes Team works in collaboration with its private sector delivery partner to design and commission works and is also responsible for planning and carrying out Bridge Inspections.
The team is highly technical and works on a wide range of projects from routine maintenance of structures to highly complex maintenance or replacement of structures, drainage and VRS projects. Maintenance of Structures forms the largest part of the team’s role with responsibility for inspection and maintenance of 1,200 structures as well as involvement with structures owned by other organisations such as Network Rail and Highways England.
About the role
Being a Lead Engineer in the Team you will carry out and Supervisor the Structural Design of Bridge and other Schemes including the supervision of delivery and outcomes including Financial budgets and control within the Counties Infrastructure Team
About you
This is an exciting challenge for a individual with strong interpersonal skills in the Highways and Structures sector. To be shortlisted for an interview for this position, your application and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
- Experience of working within Highways and Structures Inspection Teams
- An ability to work on own and be a good performing team player
- Flexibility to work as the job demands
- Financial and Budget Control
- Adaptable to work under pressure
- Control and Supervision of Site Works
- Control and Supervision of Designers and Consultant Engineers
We can offer you:
- A healthy work-life balance; Flexible working is supported where possible, including working from home or from one of the hot desking facilities at a number of County Council sites.
- A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role.
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 28 after the completion of 2 years’ service)
- A generous local government salary-related pension
Closing date for applications: 27th November at 23:59
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