Engineer
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury ,B69 3DE
- Salary
- Band F, SCP 26-31 (£30,451 - £34,728 per annum) (£15.78 - £18.00 per hour)
- Closing date
- 18 Oct 2021
- Reference
- SAND000005518
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Engineering / Facilities, Highways / Transport / Traffic
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We have an exciting opportunity available within the Highways Service at Sandwell Council. We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and experienced individual to work within Sandwell’s Highway Services.
This post which will be a Grade F Engineer will have a major influence on the direction of travel for The Highway Service, assisting in the design delivery of a range Highway Maintenance Services, using both in-house and external resources to secure the safe and efficient movement of traffic and pedestrians within the Borough of Sandwell and improving the overall performance of the Authority’s highway network.
You will be assisting the Group Manager Officer Assets and Permits and Senior Engineers in the promotion, design and delivery of new investment, incorporating a wide range of asset types, assist in operating a best in class Permit Scheme, work closely with our supply chain and regional partners, provide technical approval of highway designs, assess regional transportation projects in relation to highways as well as supporting in identifying and submitting external funding bids.
This role is a key roles in the organisation and you will be taking responsibility for managing and motivating people and other resources to deliver priorities and objectives, generating income, programme delivery, management reporting and instilling a culture of continuous improvement.
We would love to hear from applicants who can demonstrate:
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
- An analytical approach to problem solving.
- Experience in the design of highways, bridges and structures or traffic signal schemes.
- Management and/or supervision of construction projects, ensuring delivery on time and to cost.
- Knowledge of/ and/or ability to interpret relevant codes of practice, procedures or DfT circulars.
- Ability to assess risk and hazards when working on the highway.
- Experience of undertaking public consultations.
- A drive for continuous improvement.
- A willingness to work towards obtaining an appropriate management qualification.
- Ability to work under pressure, organise your own workload and meet deadlines
This is an important role for Sandwell and if you are up for the challenge of improving our Highway Service we would love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please ring Barry Ridgway on 07769931038 or email barry_ridgway@sandwell.gov.uk.’’
Shortlisting and Interview Schedule
Closing date: 18th October
Shortlisting: 25th October to 3rd November
Interviews: w/c 15th November
Qualifications
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Foundation Degree in Civil engineering or equivalent and working towards Incorporated Professional review status (I.Eng).
Hours
37 hours per week
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Job Description
Information for Applicants
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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