Design Engineer - Internal

Barnet Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Discounts

Payroll benefits

Training & development

Well-being programs

Job summary

Barnet Council is seeking a Design Engineer for a portfolio of highways projects. You will deliver feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, tender documentation and evaluation in line with Barnet's vision and values.

You will engage stakeholders, ensure health and safety compliance, and manage design activities from concept to completion within the Highways Service. A degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation with relevant experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Transportation.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience.
• Knowledge of highways and transport policies and legislation.
• Experience working with consultants/contractors.
• Designs must comply with current design standards and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design for allocated projects.
• Produce cost estimates, tender documentation and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and whole life costing.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

2+ years post-graduate experience

Highways knowledge

Experience with consultants/contractor

CDM awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.

Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees

Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About The Role

Working as part of the Design Hub the Design Engineer will carry out all relevant duties and responsibilities in the work of the Design Team on behalf of the wider Highways Service to ensure the delivery of cost effective and quality services in accordance with Barnet vision and values. You will be the Design Engineer for a portfolio of allocated projects, providing feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, tender documentation and evaluation, compliance including health and safety and completion of works to the prescribed design. You will be responsible for effective customer and stakeholder engagement and awareness, providing customer service excellence at all times.

About You

• You must be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Transportation, with a minimum of 2 years Post-Graduate Experience
• Knowledge of highways and transport policies and associated working knowledge of legislation
• Experience of working with consultants/ contractors
• Ensuring designs are carried out in accordance with current design standards taking into account of CDM legislation, whole life costing, value and risk management

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

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To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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