Project Engineer/Graduate Civil EngineerNext in Warwick

The Highways‑S278 Team is responsible for the technical review of developer‑funded new highway and highway improvements schemes often working with a range of engineering disciplines. The Team operates a matrix working system with engineers working on projects for different team managers. We are looking for a confident, experienced civil engineer, with a wealth of highways technical knowledge and NEC contract administration experience to perform a senior technical role within EDS, S278‑Highways section. The postholder will lead on the delivery of minor and major highway engineering projects (more than one at a time) which may involve other organisations, both internal and external. Also supervise junior technical staff with varying degrees of experience and ability. The workload will be diverse and challenging, and the results will be rewarding.

Key responsibilities:

• Resolve issues and problems during feasibility, detailed design, contract procurement and construction phases of a project.
• Implement prescribed project governance arrangements.
• Monitor and manage costs to ensure effective project control.
• Ensure effective management of construction and professional services contracts.
• Build good relationships, engage with colleagues and stakeholders, and communicate effectively—both orally and in writing.
• Calculate fee proposals for S278 works; discuss proposals with developers and other clients, monitor costs and handle financial queries.
• Prepare work packages let to consultants through the professional services framework.
• Prepare reports as appropriate for the Team Manager, Service Manager or Head of EDS.
• Manage conflicting priorities and demands associated with local authority infrastructure delivery.
• Remain composed in difficult circumstances, exercise sound judgment and make critical decisions.
• Operate in a matrix working environment.

The application process for this post consists of an application form and interview which will include a presentation. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare’s County – but that’s only half the story. We’re also vibrant and modern. We’re home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here. We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that likes to encourage new ways of working. Engineering Design Services (EDS) is a civil/structural/traffic engineering group working in the fields of highways, bridges, building structures, agricultural engineering and traffic control & information systems. We provide programme & project management, design, design review, procurement, construction and contract management and maintenance/asset management services to a variety of internal and external customers including developers. We are also engaged in some shared service provision with neighbouring local authorities.

The S278 Team comprises new and experienced engineers dedicated to project delivery at both the technical review and construction phase. Its aim is to improve safety, tackle congestion and enhance travel opportunities in the county. Projects include new link roads, junction improvements and cycle schemes. Working for Warwickshire – this is the difference you make.

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them? At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Benefits:

• We provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement.
• The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants.
• The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.