Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 13 £42,503 - £46,549
Job Category:
Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Employment Location:
Meadowfield Depot, Durham
Further Information
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Structures Design Manager to join our specialist team within Highway Services, managing all aspects of structural designs.
Highway Services are responsible for the maintenance of the Highway Infrastructure across County Durham, including approximately 3,800km of carriageway, 500 road bridges and 80,000 streetlights.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a variety of civil engineering projects across County Durham including refurbishment of historic structures, for example Whorlton Bridge and various landslip projects.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Through effective management of the Structures Design Programme, you will ensure the timely delivery of quality and cost-effective structural designs to internal and external clients.
You will work collaboratively with other key members of the team, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring designs are compliant with current standards and delivered within appropriate timescales and budgets.
You will promote, develop, and maintain various performance standards to ensure quality and value for money services are delivered.
You will manage the production of detailed technical reports and manage the preparation and co-ordination of contract documents for a variety of projects.
We encourage you to contact Anthea Smith (Highway Services Manager) via email at anthea.smith@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the position.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Civil Engineering discipline, or able to demonstrate all of the essential criteria within the person specification.
You will also need:
• Experience in the design and maintenance of bridges and highways structures
• Experience of working at a senior level within a bridges and highways environment
• Experience of using computerised design / CAD software
• Knowledge of current design standards
• Effective management skills, including project management
• Effective communication skills
• High motivation and enthusiasm
Please refer to the Person Specification for the full criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the Person Specification section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the Person Specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held Friday 28 April 2023
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days (from 1 April), a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
Find out more https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.