Engineer in Leeds

LCC’s Civil Engineering Major Schemes and Procurement Team are looking for an Engineer! The role isn’t just about being an Engineer, it’s about shaping Leeds for the future and making it a great, sustainable and safe place to live and work.

Do you want to…

• Work on the next major scheme that will be transforming Leeds, such as the Woodhouse Lane Gateway, Dawsons Corner, the Leeds Bradford Airport Connectivity scheme or Mass Transit.
• Shape the future of Leeds so it evolves more sustainably and by using innovation.
• Be part of an award-winning, diverse delivery team, undertaking design, supervision, procurement, contract and project management roles.
• Work in an office, on site or at home, for 37 hours per week (for full-time roles).

Who we are & what we do…

• A team of 30+ people, consisting of Technicians, Apprentices, Engineers and Managers.
• Working with various Developers, Contractors and internal clients.
• Delivering Highway schemes ranging from £20k to £100M.
• Primarily based in Merrion House in the city centre, but also currently working in site offices in Dawson’s Corner, Lawnswood and the City Centre.

What we can offer you…

• A pro rata salary for part-time roles.
• 27 days leave, increasing by 5 days after 5 years service, with an option to also buy leave annually.
• A great work-life balance with a flexitime system.
• Hybrid working, with at least 2 days in the office per week.
• Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• Support with Professional Development, and through the various LCC Staff Networks.
• Regular team social events.
• Special leave benefits, such as shared parental leave.
• A range of Staff Deals and benefits to help boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

If you want to be part of our team, then APPLY NOW by completing the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Rob Toms, Group Engineer.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying.

Job Purpose: As a member within a team engaged on the delivery of highway and other civil engineering schemes undertake design and construction management activities as required and supervise the work of other staff within the team. Preparation of tender documentation, assistance in the tender process and liaising throughout the department on contract matters.

Responsibilities:

• Manage staff and junior team members engaged in feasibility, design, procurement and construction management of highway and other civil engineering schemes.
• To be motivated to assist develop and coach staff to achieve, and to deliver the Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan objectives.
• Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome.
• Provide technical support to the processes and procedures operated within the team and department.
• An understanding of employees’ responsibility for health and safety.
• Undertake design, procurement and construction management of highway and other civil engineering schemes and as a senior team member manage schemes and supervise a small number of staff including junior staff.
• Support the provision of a high quality and cost-effective engineering consultancy service to support the delivery of highway and other engineering related schemes.
• Support the development of policies to ensure efficient service delivery, continuous improvement and corporate objectives.
• Represent the Service, the Department and the Council as an officer for matters relating to highway design, construction and procurement and other related areas of work.
• Undertake and assure all work is in accordance with legislation and to the appropriate local, national and corporate standards, policies and practices.
• Continually develop and maintain specialist knowledge of contemporary issues associated with the preparation and delivery of highway schemes.
• Undertake the role of Supervisor on construction contracts when required.
• Assist in the development of partnership working.

Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Motivate Teams, Individuals and Self.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Manage staff performance.
• Ability to monitor and coach more junior members of staff.
• Promote and celebrate diversity.
• Achievement of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery.
• An understanding of and commitment to sustainability in service delivery.
• Manage change.
• Ability to contribute to initiatives to improve standards and performance.
• Ability to take forward initiatives and policies from development to implementation.
• A working knowledge of CDM Legislation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of schemes and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Considerable relevant experience in the feasibility/design, procurement and/or construction of highway schemes.
• An understanding of working within the framework of highway legislation procurement and statutory procedures and continual development of this specialist knowledge.
• Well-developed computer skills in relation to the delivery of highway schemes.
• Ability to carry out highway/feasibility design, procurement and/or effectively manage highway construction schemes.
• Promote customer focus.
• Experience of delivery and managing schemes to meet customer needs using scheme management techniques and reporting recommendations.
• Appreciation of the public sector and its relationship with the private and third sectors.
• Effective communication and engagement.
• Ability to interpret corporate vision and values and put into practice through agreed policies and strategies.
• Ability to communicate key issues clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to write reports and carry out presentations.
• Solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Work with partners and members.
• Experience of working effectively with others to deliver schemes.
• Awareness of public sector issues.
• Ability to develop and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships that command respect, trust and confidence.

Essential behavioural and other characteristics:

• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.