COMM ENT 5050 G3 - Engineering Officer (Traffic and Transportation) (608969) in Manchester

Location: Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm and Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm

Salary: £52,392 - £53,177 annual salary

Job Overview: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join and play a leading role within our Traffic and Transportation team. The postholder will take a leading role in the development and delivery of traffic and transportation projects, including traffic engineering, funding bids, active travel, road safety and bus infrastructure schemes. You will be expected to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and technical guidance (e.g. TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual and associated Acts), and apply this expertise.

Key Responsibilities: You should have significant experience in the development and delivery of traffic and transportation related projects, including budget management, procurement and financial monitoring. A sound understanding of existing strategy and policy within this field and the ability to effectively contribute to its future development will be required. You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, managing competing priorities, while contributing effectively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to travel throughout the Council area. A commitment to customer focus, service delivery and responsiveness will be vital as will the ability to commit to our constant efforts to refine, innovate and improve delivery.

Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent in a relevant subject, and ideally you should be an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or working towards this. Candidates must have experience in the use of AutoCad and other design and assessment related software.

Benefits: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme. To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days). Occupational sick pay. Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care‑experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.