Gradudate / Technican (Roads) - GLA14316

Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Graduate/Technician in Civil Engineering to join its Roads service. The role involves supporting sustainable transport initiatives and ensuring operational deadline management. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, with options for hybrid working.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a current UK full driving licence.
• Knowledge of contract compilation and administration is essential.
• Ability to cope with pressure and be organised.

Responsibilities

• Join the Roads service within the Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability.
• Support sustainable transport and city service delivery.
• Work within operational teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage performance

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for a Graduate/Technician to join our Roads service on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.

If you're interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.

Position Details

It is essential that candidates have a Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent, are proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, as well as being self-motivated and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of contract compilation and administration and a current UK full driving licence are also essential.

You should have the ability to cope with pressure, be organised within operational team to ensure deadlines of met. You should also manage your own performance as well as your teams' goals.

Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.

Contract Details

Weekly Hours: 35

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday

Annual Salary: £36,319.27 - £42,291.40 on an incremental scale

Additional Payments: In addition to the annual salary the role attracts a working context & demand (WCD) payment of £743 per annum.

Hybrid working is available in this role. If you're shortlisted for the post, we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to maintain your work-life balance through our family friendly policies, such as our flexible working procedure and work/life balance policy which are available here.

Benefits of working with us

Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you're successful in your job application, you'll have access to these benefits which include:

• 26 days (182 hours) paid annual leave, rising to 29 days (203) hours after 5 years' service
• 12.5 days (87.5 hours) paid public holidays each year
• Local government pension scheme
• Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Occupational Sickness Pay
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Glasgow Credit Union

Details on our policies are available here.

Application Packs

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Further Information

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