Graduate Technician

Strateon; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local city council in Glasgow is seeking a Parking Services Engineer to assist in delivering effective parking solutions. The role involves managing parking assets, contributing to traffic regulation processes, and providing technical advice. Required qualifications include an HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with 60% office attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Good communication skills and proficient IT skills.
• Proficiency in using 2D AutoCAD.
• Experience in a roads/traffic/road safety environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing major parking control schemes.
• Contribute to the statutory Traffic Regulation Order process.
• Manage and maintain the city's parking assets.
• Produce reports and collate performance monitoring information.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

KEYLines

SignPlot

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Manager (Parking Services), you will be part of a team that delivers an effective parking service for Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of major parking control schemes and minor parking restriction measures.
• Contribute to the statutory Traffic Regulation Order process, manage works programmes, and enforce existing on-road parking restrictions and bus priority measures.
• Manage and maintain the city's parking assets, including parking zones and the provision of disabled parking spaces.
• Produce reports, collate performance monitoring information, liaise with external contractors and other bodies, and meet project timescales within budget.
• Provide technical advice, respond to correspondence from members of the public/elected members, and attend site meetings/public exhibitions when necessary.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of an HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Good communication skills, proficient IT skills, and a current UK driving licence.
• Ability to attend meetings outside standard office hours.
• Proficiency in using 2D AutoCAD. An AutoCAD test lasting approximately 10 minutes will form part of the interview process if invited.
• Experience with KEYLines and SignPlot software for the production of road marking/road signage plans is desirable.
• Previous experience in a roads/traffic/road safety related environment, report writing, works planning, budgetary control, and knowledge of UK roads and traffic legislation is desirable.

Working Arrangements

This post offers Hybrid working whereby staff are required to attend the office a minimum of 60% over a 10 working day period.

Application Packs and Further Information

• Application Packs: The following alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats (e.g., Braille, Audio and other languages). To request an alternative Application Pack please phone [phone]. Packs will be posted 2nd class within 3 working days of receiving your request. Please note the closing date of the job advert when requesting this to ensure you have time to complete your application.
• Further Information: Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. See GCC Job Evaluation.
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