Senior Engineer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage structural inspections and budget oversight. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering and a UK driving licence. The role offers excellent benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Full UK Category B driving licence for travel throughout the borough.
• Knowledge of codes of practice related to highway structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections and supervise construction sites.
• Manage whole life project fee and budget oversight.

Skills

Knowledge of technical standards/manuals

Project fee management

Financial management of budgets

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification

Tools

Motor vehicle

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Senior Engineer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta

Team: Highway Engineering

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

Salary: £42,839 - £46,142. We offer access to training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• The structures team is responsible for all structural inspections, construction site supervision, design of remedial works to existing structures and new design on behalf of the Authority.
• The postholder will undertake the control, review and monitoring of the whole life project fee, construction expenditure and financial management of budgets.

Qualifications and requirements

• A Relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW). For example, HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of technical standards/manuals, codes of practice and related to the inspection of highway structures.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work purposes to travel throughout the borough to undertake inspections, contract supervision and attend meetings.

Team and development

The postholder would be joining an established competent team that includes 2 Chartered Engineers who can provide mentoring and, when ready, sponsorship to enable potential candidates to apply for various grades of membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

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Infor mation and contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julian Higgs on 01443 866553 or email [e-mail]