Senior Engineer Structures

Croydon Council; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Croydon is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage highway projects and deliver key infrastructure services. The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in a relevant subject and a proven record in project management. Responsibilities include managing highway structures and supporting infrastructure schemes. This permanent role offers a salary range of £50,085 - £52,194 per annum, and encourages applications from diverse communities with flexible working options.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering capital programmes on time and within budget.
• Experience managing highway structures and transport infrastructure schemes.
• Ability to represent the council at technical advisory group meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage highway structures from feasibility to construction.
• Support the wider team with highways and transport infrastructure.
• Deliver key aspects of the Council's Transformation Project.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge in highway maintenance

Budget management

Organizational skills

Education

Formal qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 12 £50,085 - £52,194 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

About the Role

Croydon is a distinctive and diverse place and is London's most populated borough. Croydon is undergoing the biggest development and regeneration programme since the 1960s building a positive future for residents and businesses alike.

We are passionate about the value of public services and our new headquarters has the customer at the heart of what we do. It brings together a number of services including council, NHS, Jobcentre Plus, Croydon Credit Union and Citizens Advice Bureau under one roof, allowing us all to work together as one team.

This makes now an exciting time to join our team delivering vital services to over 360,000 residents.

This is a key post within the Streets and Environment Department. The post holder will play a significant role in delivering the Council's Transformation Project for highway maintenance covering an area of 87km² and extends from Upper Norwood in the north to Old Coulsdon in the south, supported by a road network of 726km and 62 highway structures including bridges, subways, and retaining walls.

As a senior member of the Highways and Traffic Team you will be managing our highway structures and project-managing all aspects from feasibility to construction including finance and contract administration. You will have a proven track record of delivering capital programmes to very tight timescales and within budget. You will also be supporting the wider team with the delivery of a wide range of highways and transport infrastructure schemes,

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised Senior Engineer, with specialist knowledge, experience and skills to maintain the public realm on behalf of the Council and to represent the council at various technical advisory group meetings.

Reporting to the Highway Delivery and Contracts Manager you will also work closely with other members of the Highways Team, whose tasks are varied and wide ranging.

This is a demanding and rewarding role which will bring benefits to people who live and work in Croydon. The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in a relevant subject and comprehensive relevant post experience.

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Rowland Gordon, Highway Delivery and Contracts Manager on 020 8726 6000 extension 28553.

About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Croydon Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.