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Senior Engineer (x3 vacancies) Salary Range:
£42,192 - £58,752 Full Time, Permanent Location:
Wandsworth, London Objective of Role: Are you an ambitious and talented civil engineer seeking to take the next step in your career? Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have exciting opportunities for 3 Senior Engineers within the Traffic and Engineering section responsible for the management and delivery of highway engineering services. You will have the opportunity to work on highway projects in the London Borough of Wandsworth, taking responsibility from feasibility study through to design and implementation. This is a fast-moving and dynamic team that will suit talented and ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers in a stimulating and supportive environment, where you can pursue an engineering professional qualification. About the Role: Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the design and delivery of highway public realm improvements, active travel projects, and traffic calming/casualty reduction schemes to support Wandsworth's transport initiatives. You will also work on Section 106 and 278 projects, drainage, and Sustainable Drainage Systems projects to safeguard the Council's highways interest and reduce the risk of surface water flooding. Engineering Knowledge and Experience:
You must demonstrate appropriate theoretical and practical methods for analyzing and solving engineering problems. You will support Principal Engineers on relevant service and operational matters. Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure design standards/best practices are followed, and compliance with all health and safety requirements such as the Construction Design and Management Regulations. Technical and Commercial Leadership:
Demonstrate effective project implementation, including planning, budgeting, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks, people, and resources. Use your program and contract management skills for excellent budgetary and financial management. Effective Interpersonal Skills:
Ensure all member and general inquiries about service delivery are dealt with promptly and effectively. This includes attending public meetings to engage with residents and businesses and explaining engineering proposals in a non-technical manner. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Qualifications:
Sound theoretical and practical highway/traffic engineering application demonstrated via a professional qualification or equivalent, or working towards such qualification. Knowledge:
Working knowledge of highways, street works, and relevant legislations such as health and safety requirements. Proven Experience:
In delivering highway projects. Commercially Astute:
Ability to manage projects efficiently. IT Skills:
Good IT skills, including the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft packages. This role is ideal for a highways engineer who wishes to take on additional technical and management responsibilities. Closing Date:
Sunday 16th February 2025 (23.59) Shortlisting Date:
W/C 17th February 2025 Interview Date:
W/C 24th February 2025 Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences, recognizing that employees from various backgrounds bring important contributions to the Councils and improve service delivery. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to these posts will be conditional upon a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees, such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
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Senior Engineer (x3 vacancies) Salary Range:
£42,192 - £58,752 Full Time, Permanent Location:
Wandsworth, London Objective of Role: Are you an ambitious and talented civil engineer seeking to take the next step in your career? Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have exciting opportunities for 3 Senior Engineers within the Traffic and Engineering section responsible for the management and delivery of highway engineering services. You will have the opportunity to work on highway projects in the London Borough of Wandsworth, taking responsibility from feasibility study through to design and implementation. This is a fast-moving and dynamic team that will suit talented and ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers in a stimulating and supportive environment, where you can pursue an engineering professional qualification. About the Role: Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the design and delivery of highway public realm improvements, active travel projects, and traffic calming/casualty reduction schemes to support Wandsworth's transport initiatives. You will also work on Section 106 and 278 projects, drainage, and Sustainable Drainage Systems projects to safeguard the Council's highways interest and reduce the risk of surface water flooding. Engineering Knowledge and Experience:
You must demonstrate appropriate theoretical and practical methods for analyzing and solving engineering problems. You will support Principal Engineers on relevant service and operational matters. Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure design standards/best practices are followed, and compliance with all health and safety requirements such as the Construction Design and Management Regulations. Technical and Commercial Leadership:
Demonstrate effective project implementation, including planning, budgeting, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks, people, and resources. Use your program and contract management skills for excellent budgetary and financial management. Effective Interpersonal Skills:
Ensure all member and general inquiries about service delivery are dealt with promptly and effectively. This includes attending public meetings to engage with residents and businesses and explaining engineering proposals in a non-technical manner. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Qualifications:
Sound theoretical and practical highway/traffic engineering application demonstrated via a professional qualification or equivalent, or working towards such qualification. Knowledge:
Working knowledge of highways, street works, and relevant legislations such as health and safety requirements. Proven Experience:
In delivering highway projects. Commercially Astute:
Ability to manage projects efficiently. IT Skills:
Good IT skills, including the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft packages. This role is ideal for a highways engineer who wishes to take on additional technical and management responsibilities. Closing Date:
Sunday 16th February 2025 (23.59) Shortlisting Date:
W/C 17th February 2025 Interview Date:
W/C 24th February 2025 Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences, recognizing that employees from various backgrounds bring important contributions to the Councils and improve service delivery. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to these posts will be conditional upon a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees, such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
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