Group Engineer in Leeds

LCC’s Civil Engineering Major Schemes Team are looking for a Group 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 Ian Waite, Principal 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. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job purpose

To manage a small group within a team of professional and technical staff undertaking feasibility design, detailed design and construction management of major highway and other civil engineering schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small group of staff engaged in feasibility, design and construction management of major highway and other civil engineering schemes.
• Motivate, develop and coach staff to achieve 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.
• Be accountable for the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with Legislation and the Council Health and Safety Policy.
• Provide a high quality and cost-effective engineering consultancy service to support the delivery of major highway and other engineering related schemes.
• Support and assist in the development of policies which support efficient service delivery, continuous improvement and corporate objectives.
• Represent the Service, the Department and the Council as a Senior Officer for matters relating to highway design and construction and other related areas of work.
• Ensure schemes are delivered in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Construction Design Management Regulations (2015).
• Ensure the work of the team is produced in accordance with legislation and to the appropriate local, national and corporate standards, policies and practices.
• Assist in the development of partnership working.
• Manage external consultants in the checking design and supervision of schemes.
• Assist in preparing construction contracts, and undertake contractual duties as required under NEC4 Suite of Contracts.
• Undertake the role of Supervisor on construction contracts when required.
• Active involvement in preparing, managing and controlling budgets.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications

Essential requirements

It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics

• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Be aware of and be able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.

The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.