Job Reference: SNE
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
· To carry out the design and supervision of projects, preparation of estimates, working drawings and Contract documents for projects of varying complexity.
· To prepare estimates and lead on the administration of contracts and to ensure compliance with contract conditions, contract specifications, financial regulations, standingorders, policy documents and the relevant legislation.
· To coordinate and supervise projects and to assist in obtaining thenecessary technical, administrative, and financial approvals in the preparation, supervision and administration of the project and programme. To lead on projects as allocated.
· Participate in the development and co-ordination of the effective deliveryof the Highways Authorities 1980 & Land Drainage Act 1991 duties and responsibilities, including responsibility for the public open space drainage, identification of defects and instigation and monitoring of remedial work.
· Participate in the preparation and specification for tendering and implementation of highways maintenance contracts in accordance with current legislation, analyse and report on returned estimates and tender documents as required.
· Respond efficiently and effectively to enquiries and complaints related to any aspect of the service provided by public open space drainage from customers and other sources. Record findings and initiate action as necessary taking appropriate action to ensure customer satisfaction.
· Participate in the design, implementation and review of management systems and maintenance inventories and procedures to monitor the performance of all highways management contracts and services.
· Prepare, develop and review the Service plan in respect of public open space drainage in order to contribute to the Area, Group and Directorate business plans.
· Provide public open space drainage statistical information in accordance with the requirements of the Audit Commission, CIPFA and other government and regionalbodies in line with continuous improvement principles and Best Value evaluation processes.
· Participate in the development,monitoring, control and review budgets held in respect of contracted Highways Management Services.
Essential Experienceof the Role-
· Five years relevant professional work experience in Civil/Highway Engineering, Building Services Engineering,Transportation or equivalent
· Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Transportation or equivalent
· Demonstrable suitable relevant experience in successful delivery of drainage and/or flood risk management schemes, from pre-design throughto implementation and sign-off
· Demonstrable experience of asset management approach
· Detailed specialist knowledge withregard to relevant legislation, technical specifications, standards and codes of practice and ongoing developments in the areaof highways drainage
· Good IT Skills - including the use of Autocad and Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
·Knowledge of relevant standards and contracts including DMRB, British Standards, MCHW and NEC Contract
· Ensuring designs are carried out in accordance with current design standards taking into account CDM legislation, whole life costing, value and risk management
· The ability to set and work to personal deadlines and targets to meet the requirements of programmes of work,to meet clients' needs and to respond to targets set by others
Desirable Experience for the Role-
· Member of an appropriate high institution (IHT, IHIE, ICE etc)
· Experience of project management methodology e.g. Prince 2
· Experience ofdesigning sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
· Experience of stakeholder diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution· Experience of mapping solutions including GIS MapInfo or similar
· Demonstrate the ability to programme and monitor a number of projects simultaneously from inception to completion
Industry: Engineering
Salary: £54000 - £55000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: · Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Transportation
Contact Name: Farnaaz Hoosen
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