At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from design to completion across the borough.
- Company: Local Authority in Lancashire with a focus on community development.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, diverse projects, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Strong pipeline of upcoming schemes and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community through impactful infrastructure improvements.
- Qualifications: Broad civil engineering background with highways project experience.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 45 £ per hour.
A Local Authority in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join its Engineering Team on an initial 6 month contract.
This opportunity has arisen due to a long-term absence, with a strong likelihood of extension based on ongoing project demands.
The role is offering exposure to a broad portfolio of civil engineering projects rather than a narrow specialist focus.
The Role You will play a key role in the delivery of a range of engineering schemes across the borough, managing projects through various stages from design and feasibility through to construction and completion.
The successful candidate will be involved in project management, design coordination, site inspections, contractor liaison, and the successful delivery of infrastructure improvements.
- Typical Project Work
- Public realm improvement schemes
- Highways infrastructure projects
- Environmental enhancement initiatives
- Car park development and improvement works
- Footpath and recreational infrastructure schemes
- Town centre regeneration projects About You To be considered, you will have:
- A broad civil engineering background
- Experience working on highways and infrastructure projects
- Proven experience delivering schemes from design through to construction
- The ability to undertake site visits and inspections
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously Desirable Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Public realm projects
- Car park design and construction
- Footpaths, Public Rights of Way (PROW) or recreational infrastructure
- Environmental improvement schemes
* Local Authority engineering projects What's on Offer?
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Diverse and interesting project workload
- Strong pipeline of upcoming schemes
- Opportunity to utilise your experience across multiple disciplines
- Potential extension beyond the initial contract term The authority is looking to make an appointment as soon as possible and is open to discussing working arrangements with the right candidate
Senior Highways Engineer employer: The Oyster Partnership
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