Senior Engineer
We are recruiting a Senior Engineer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday)Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Transport Strategy Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day management of the Transport Strategy and Development Control team to protect the integrity of the Council’s highway network from the activities of developers and protect the Council from liabilities arising from inadequately constructed new roads or highway improvements provided by developers.
The postholder will liaise with and provide advice to developers to ensure new highways associated with developments are provided to the Highway Authority’s requirements. You will be responsible for advising on appropriate terms of agreements to be entered into with developers under relevant sections of the Highways Act 1980 and act as client in respect of highway works under such agreements.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering.Practical knowledge of the rapidly changing transportation policies with the ability to implement effective, sustainable integrated transport plans.
A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence to drive a Council vehicle.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martyn Tanner on 07523 931952 or email tannem@caerphilly.gov.uk