Principal Structures Engineer

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Abercanaid is seeking a professional to lead and manage a team ensuring effective service delivery in structural inspections and maintenance. The role involves overseeing various Council assets including bridges and reservoirs. Experience in management and knowledge of structural legislation are essential, with a desire for candidates to speak Welsh. This position supports the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team responsible for structural inspections and maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice in structural matters.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure effective service delivery of the Structures section.
• Act as lead officer for all structural related matters.
• Oversee all aspects of structural inspections, assessments, monitoring, and maintenance of Council assets.

Job description

Lead and manage a team of professional staff to ensure effective service delivery of the Structures section in line with the Council's policies, relevant legislation, codes of practice and contractual requirements. To act as lead officer for all structural related matters for the authority. The post holder will be responsible for the management and day-to-day service delivery in relation to structural inspections, assessments, monitoring and maintenance of Council assets such as bridges, retaining walls, pedestrian subways, disused coal tips and 4 reservoirs.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre‑employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.