Senior Project Engineer (Highway Maintenance) Whitby/Scarborough
Grade L
Salary: £38,296 to £42,503
Location: Scarborough/ Whitby
Contract: Full time, Permanent
We are looking for Senior Project Engineer (Highway Maintenance) to join our Highways team in either Whitby or Scarborough Office.
The role
As Senior Project Engineer you will be responsible for managing and coordinating delivery of work carried out the Council’s local area highways team relating to highway maintenance and highway improvement, within the local Area. You will help deliver the local area highways office service including supervising the Project Engineers and Highways Officers; working closely with consultants, contractors and delivery agent North Yorkshire Highways. You will also provide professional advice and direction in relation to managing, maintaining and improving the highway network within the local Area to Improvement Manager, Maintenance Manager and others in the team involved in delivering the service.
What you will bring
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to further develop their career within the Highways Service and the County Council, showcase their potential and grow and develop themselves within a very challenging and demanding role.
To be successful you must hold a HNC/HND in an appropriate technical discipline or similar appropriate qualifications and have relevant transferrable experience.
The following skills/experience would be advantageous; experience of the procurement of highway related works including preparation of contract documents; experience in contract supervision including site supervision including measurement and valuation, and knowledge of legislation and techniques and practices associated with highway maintenance.
Whilst we welcome applications from candidates who have experience in many of the subjects covered by the person specification, those with experience in some of the specialisms are also encouraged to apply.
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 24 days rising to 33 days per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Up to 10 days extra leave can be purchased at any time & you can also bank your additional time as flexi, find the right balance that works for you with our hybrid working. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution from NYCC. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Payroll Pay: salary sacrifice schemes such as: Car scheme, Salary Finance, Cycle to work, Technology. Spread the cost from your monthly salary.
Contact and apply
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Mike Aitchison on 01609 533696
Applying is easy, simply click on apply on our website, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key dates
Closing date: Sunday 29th January 2023
Interview date: week commencing 6th February 2023
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