Engineer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Highway Structures team. You will oversee inspection, maintenance and improvement of highway structures, lead remedial and new structural designs, and supervise construction works across the county borough.

The role involves financial management of projects, monitoring fees and budgets, with mentoring and professional development opportunities within the council. An ICE qualification pathway is available.

Qualifications

• CQFW level 4/5/6 qualification (HNC or Civil Engineering degree)
• Knowledge of standards, manuals and codes of practice for inspection of highway structures
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to vehicle for county-wide inspections

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and improve highway structures across the county borough.
• Lead design of remedial works and new structural projects; supervise construction works.
• Manage project finances including fees, expenditure and budgets; provide project reporting and governance.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Driving licence

Education

CQFW Level 4/5/6 (HNC/degree)

Tools

None

Job description

Our Structures team is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and improvement of the Council's highway structures. The team's work is varied and includes structural inspections, design of remedial works to existing structures, new structural design and supervision of construction works. As a Senior Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work across this range of activities, taking responsibility for projects and helping to deliver practical engineering solutions. The role will also involve the financial management of projects, including monitoring project fees, construction expenditure and budgets. Develop your career with us You'll be joining an established and experienced team that includes two Chartered Engineers, providing an excellent environment in which to continue your professional development. If you are working towards professional qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), you'll have access to mentoring, guidance and support as you progress towards the appropriate grade of professional membership and professional review. Whether you are looking to work towards professional qualification or continue developing an established engineering career, we want to provide an environment in which you can grow. We also offer access to training and development opportunities alongside the benefits of working for the Council, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working arrangements and staff discount schemes., Are you a civil or structural engineering professional looking for an opportunity to develop your career while working on a varied and interesting portfolio of highway structures?

• A relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW), for example an HNC or degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of relevant technical standards, manuals and codes of practice relating to the inspection of highway structures.
• A full UK Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use, as the role requires travel throughout the county borough for inspections, contract supervision and meetings.

We recognise that candidates bring different combinations of experience and skills. If you meet the essential requirements and are enthusiastic about developing your career in highway structures, we would be pleased to hear from you., We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Highway Structures team at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team where you will have the chance to develop your technical and project management skills while helping us inspect, maintain and improve structures across the county borough.