Interim Principal Engineer - Highways Structures

Kirklees RQ350185 Interim Principal Engineer - Highways Structures

As Principal Engineer you will use your skills and technical experience assisting in managing the highways structural assets , delivering structures schemes , related projects including those in support of planning applications. You will be involved in the procurement, planning, feasibility, design, financial and resource management of these schemes. You will work closely with developers, contractors and the councils in-house delivery team to ensure that scheme requirements are met, the risks associated with council's highways structural assets are effectively managed.

As a principal engineer (Highways Structures) you will:

• Undertake project and programme management, managing resources and budgets.
• Undertake and manage the design and procurement of new and strengthening of highway structures
• Undertake contract management and site supervision of Strengthening / Reconstruction Works
• Undertake and manage General and Principal Inspections of highway Bridges (Span 1.5m), Culverts (Span 1.5m), Footbridges (Span 1.5m), Subways and Sign Gantries and the structural inspections and assessments of highway Bridges, Culverts, Footbridges, Subways and Sign gantries. Commenting on the structural assessments/inspection reports of others.
• Undertake and manage unprogrammed Inspections of highway structures including highway retaining walls.
• Undertake the relevant duty holder’s role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, in particular, Designer / Principal Designer
• Respond to reports of structures collapses which impact on the highway.
• Technical input into Section 38/278 and private developments in relation to new highway structures
• Undertake the technical approval of developer led design of highway structures and private structures located within the highway boundary
• Technical input into Planning Applications
• Supervise contractors and our own in-house construction teams.
• Be responsible for the management, supervision and mentoring of Engineers, Senior Engineers and Apprentices within your team, including Appraisals, 1-2-1’s etc.
• Liaise, advise and work closely with councillors and communities as well as outside organisations on issues relating to structures, and understand the need for effective and efficient communication, both written and verbal.
• Need a full and valid driving licence, and a willingness to undertake and pass a Kirklees Council driving test if using a council vehicle van, or ability to use public transport - which ever method is most appropriate and cost effective, as whilst being predominantly office-based, it also involves attending meetings and site meetings.

Pay Rate: £48.50 max per hour PAYE

This is a temporary, but possibly long term role.

N.B. – Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.

Giving yourself the best chance of success:

• Your CV needs to be current with your latest/present role, noting that we won’t be able to submit it with any unexplained gaps in employment. It will save time and thus improve your chances of success if we can put your CV forward immediately and without having to ask you for a revised version.
• Your CV must cover the “Essential Requirements” (see below) of the role, ideally by way of bullet points that directly address the “Essential Requirements” listed. Please include any DBS details and other qualifications called for.
• Your CV should clearly state that you are available to start work either immediately, or at short notice. In general, our clients are unable to work with notice periods of more than 1 week from the point at which a role is offered, 2 weeks at the very most.
• We cannot put forward covering letters, so please ensure that your CV in isolation contains all relevant information being called for.
• We recommend that you consider sending us by email (see * below) a suitably ‘tailored’ CV for each role that you apply for, noting that job boards, sites and aggregators will generally store only one version of your CV, which can be a bit limiting...

“Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:

• Your address (including post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours
• Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
• Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
• Hold a Degree or Master in Civil Engineering or related discipline or proven ability to work at that level.
• In-depth knowledge and experience to prepare and organize all stages of scheme construction, including demonstrating clear understanding and application Health and Safety related practices including CDM, safety & risk management. IEE Regs and BS7671.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, using your engineering judgment and decision making skills, including demonstrating excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience of managing staff including, performance, absence and other Human Resources related issues.
• Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking duties, including the requirements for seasonal working hours, evenings and nights where appropriate.
• Work well leading and as part of a team, and demonstrate a customer focused approach and have excellent relationship management skills.
• Take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of projects and outputs of your teams.
• Experience of consultation and negotiation with other Directorates, Councils, statutory undertakers and organisations to ensure all interested parties are fully informed of your projects.
• Competent in the use of IT systems including, Microsoft Office suite, GIS based mapping systems, and an understanding of AutoCAD.
• Hold a full and valid driving licence and be willing to undertake and pass a Kirklees Council driving test and travel between sites using a Council vehicle.

Other preferable/desirable details to include on your CV, if applicable:

• Any local authority/public sector experience
• Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for

Client Category: Local Authority

Division(s)/Disciplines involved: Highways/Structures/Engineering

Anticipated Length of Assignment: All of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. This opening assignment is for 6 months.

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

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• If you would prefer to send a CV straight to us rather than by way of an on-line application, you are very welcome to do so via jobs@tclrec.com but please quote both the job reference and job title exactly as they appear below:

Job Ref: Kirklees RQ350185

Interim Principal Engineer - Highways Structures

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