Civil Engineer (Senior) - Highways Major Design

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield, Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Senior Engineers to join their dynamic Highways Design team. This role offers the chance to work on multi-million-pound civil engineering projects that shape the infrastructure of Huddersfield. With a focus on career development and a supportive team environment, you will design and deliver innovative solutions while enjoying hybrid working arrangements. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career progression

Employee healthcare service

Flexible working policies

Cycle to work scheme

Staff shop discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects and design.
• Ability to supervise highway projects and prepare contract drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering schemes effectively.
• Prepare contract drawings and supervise projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation: Kirklees

Directorate: Place

Service Area: Highways & Streetscene

Hours: 37

Number of Jobs: Numerous

Location(s): Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2PQ

Position type: Permanent

Grade: Grade 7-9

Salary: £28,624 - £36,124 (plus £2000 Market Rate Supplement, reviewed annually)

Location: Mobile and agile working in Huddersfield, HD1

The Teams:

The Highways Design team is looking to increase their capacity in the Major Design team. The roles will help with the delivery of the portfolio of multi-million-pound civil engineering schemes as well as supporting infrastructure for new developments.

We have several Senior Engineer roles. These exciting opportunities are suitable for those who are looking for a new career in Civil Engineering. We pride ourselves on being able to develop our staff through their careers.

The team works in a busy environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to be involved in an array of projects, supporting you to develop your skills and expertise.

Join us and you’ll be working in a team designing and delivering civil engineering schemes to support the infrastructure of Kirklees.

What can we offer?

• Basic salary plus a market rate supplement (role dependant)
• Hybrid working between home and work with up to 1-2 days per week working from a Town Centre base in newly refurbished offices.
• Career progression through the grades
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on-the-job experience.
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• A range of family-friendly policies, including flexible working
• Access to our employee healthcare service including physiotherapy, counselling.
• Staff shop initiative offering extensive high street discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Use of Council vehicle or paid mileage for site work.
• Able to think logically and laterally, solving problems creatively.
• Able to act with initiative and to take responsibility.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
• Positive with a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Wanting to further your career and continually develop.

The Roles:

The roles will focus on the effective design and delivery of a portfolio of schemes and include:

• Design and delivery of schemes
• Preparation of contract drawings
• Supervision of highway projects
• Designer under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

For more information regarding the requirements needed for the role you are interested in, please refer to the Job Profile attached to this advert.

This role includes travelling to and between sites, this requires a full and valid driving licence and completion of a Kirklees Council driving assessment from Grade 5 onwards.

What the team say about the role:

Our people and our diversity are our biggest strengths, and we ensure inclusion is at the heart of our policies, processes and practices. We offer flexible working to everyone and the ability to work remotely when needed. We are a people-focused employer and we care about our colleagues and part of that is to help every employee to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

We’re all about finding potential and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Get in Touch:

If you have any questions or want to discuss any of the roles further, please contact Beth Carr on 01484 221000 and they will put you in touch with one of our Group Engineers/Operational Manager.

The advert will remain open until 31st December 2024, or until the vacant posts have been filled. However, the manager will review any applications received by the following dates: 5th November & 2nd December then will shortlist favourable candidates thereafter.

Kumaravel Kurusamy is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. If you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: [e-mail] or phone: [phone] and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.