Your New Organisation

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Highways & Coastal Project Delivery team on a full-time and permanent basis. This contract is offered on a hybrid basis which is a combination of attending the office, working from home and regular site visits.

As a senior Engineer, you will lead and oversee the initiation, planning, design and implementation and monitoring of highway and coastal projects to a high standard and within budget, scope and on time. You will be responsible for supervising the delivery of planned activities and services within the Project Delivery and Asset Management teams in accordance with the Council's strategies and policies. Experience in flood & drainage design, SuDS and working for a Lead Local Flood Authority would be advantageous. Up to 5 direct reports depending on team managing and monitoring budgets (up to £10m) and project records.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, good knowledge and application of Highway Legislation, Flood and Drainage Legislation and Coastal Protection Legislation is essential for this role. It is essential that you have working knowledge of financial management, including budgetary governance and controls. You must be able to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders/members/local councillors and the public on all highway, flooding and coastal related matters.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships are crucial for this role. You must be able to prepare and design allocated elements of contract documents for various civil engineering schemes with minimal supervision using appropriate national design codes and standards.To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have experience using the NEC3 / NEC 4 Forms of Contract; Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works; Specification for Highway Works and the Standard Method of Measurement. Knowledge and experience of a range of relevant engineering or service techniques and procedures.

Your application will not be considered if you do not have one of the following:

• Degree or HNC in civil engineering / highways / related discipline.
• Membership of (or working towards) a professional body and 7+ years' experience.
• Equivalent knowledge and experience of working in at least one relevant field (Highways Design/Maintenance, Flooding & Drainage Design or Coastal Design/Maintenance).
• Working towards or willing to acquire Chartered Civil Engineer status.

What you'll get in return

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

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