Engineer – Bridges and Structures
Salary: £35,745 - £40,221
Grade: JK
Vacancy Hours: 37/Week
Contract Type: Established Full time
Location: Hybrid Working/Northallerton with the expectation to visit sites across the county
We are looking for 2 experienced Engineers to join our Bridges and Structures team.
The Team
The Bridges Team sits within the wider Major Projects and Infrastructure Team of the Highways and Transportation service, we are responsible for delivering the County Council’s Highway Structures Asset Management service. We design, construct, and maintain the council’s highway structures, and are responsible for the identification of schemes and their design to completion, on time and budget, and provide strategic/professional guidance to colleagues in other teams dealing with highway structures.
The role
As an Engineer for bridges and structures you will assist the Bridge Manager in providing an effective and efficient Bridges / Structures service in support of both the Network Strategy and the Highways Operations Groups. You will carry our designs to current standards, produce AutoCAD drawings for projects, lead on the design consultation, supervision and measurement of project/ schemes and checking/processing of invoices, and complete highways safety audits. You will also produce Highway Asset maintenance schemes and ensure the effective ordering and implementation of works This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to further develop their career within the Highways Service and the County Council, showcase their potential and grow and develop themselves within the role.
What you will bring.
Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in bridges and structures, however, we will welcome applicants who hold a degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent, CEng / IEng in ICE, IStructE or MIHT (or working to getting membership with demonstrable experience), have experience in design, asset management or construction of highway structures and be willing to learn and adapt.
What you will get in return…
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…
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Contact and Apply
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Phillip Richardson on 07812 088745
Applying is easy, simply register your details and upload your CV, or alternatively complete the supporting evidence section of our application form.
Key dates:
Closing date: 3rd March 2024
Interview dates: 18th-20th March 2024
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
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