Assistant Engineer / Senior Technician

Burnley Borough Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join their Streetscene Unit. This role involves designing and supervising municipal engineering projects, including highways and drainage improvements. You will collaborate with various teams to meet targets while ensuring quality service and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or higher national diploma in Civil Engineering, along with relevant supervisory experience. This position offers generous holidays, training opportunities, and an excellent pension scheme, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make an impact in local government engineering.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Training opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supervising municipal engineering work.
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise municipal engineering schemes and improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Supervision of work under contract

Computer literacy

Ability to work unsupervised

Prioritization of workload

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Engineer to join the Councils Streetscene Unit. Duties will include the design and supervision of municipal engineering schemes and improvements, including highway, public realm, drainage and general revenue works.

Youll work closely with other teams within the Unit and across the Council to achieve targets and programmes, whilst improving quality of service and cost effectiveness.

It is essential you have a Degree or a Higher National Diploma in the field of Civil Engineering, with appropriate experience, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

It is essential you have experience of supervising work carried out under contract and of Design Office in Municipal and/or Civil Engineering. You must also be in possession of a current Driving Licence.

You must be computer literate and have the ability to work unsupervised and prioritise workload while keeping to deadlines.

The package includes generous holidays, training opportunities and an excellent pension scheme.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification please contact Neil Yates, Engineering Manager, on 01282 477277.

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