Engineer (Bridges & Structures) | £35,745 - £38,890
Full time / Permanent, Environment and Transport

Closing Date: 25/06/2021 | Job Ref: C/50094237 | Directorate: Place | Service: Environment & Transport | Location: Westgate Plaza, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.)

Salary: £35,745 - £38,890  Plus laptop & phone 

Working Arrangements: Mon-Fri, some evening and weekend working required including Agile Working 

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 25/06/2021  at 23:59

 

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

 

 

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

 

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:

 

We’re looking for a Bridges and Structures Engineer who will work within our core Bridges and Structures team under the direction of the Bridges Manager. The section has a full and varied programme of works and is now seeking a capable, enthusiastic and self-motivated professional to deliver key work streams. The successful applicant will;

  • Design a range of bridge maintenance and structural schemes.
  • Work closely with project managers and other internal teams to plan and implement a variety of maintenance schemes from 'cradle to grave' within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
  • Ensure that relevant standards are applied in accordance with national & local criteria and sound engineering practice to deliver appropriate solutions which offer best value.
  • Be an effective communicator at all levels.
  • You will be able to demonstrate;
  • Track record for delivering bridge and structural engineering projects, as part of a team of professional engineers.
  • Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Model Contract Documents for Highway Works relating to highway schemes.
  • Working knowledge of the design & delivery of highway infrastructure projects using Digital Engineering software, systems and data.
  • Site based highways experience to provide sufficient understanding of buildability, traffic management and construction programming.
  • A relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player with a 'can do' approach.

 

This position is ideal for someone that is keen to develop their professional career, and learn new skills in the highways and civil sector, as well as becoming part of great team environment.

The posts attract local authority benefits including flexible working and flexitime, generous leave entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme.

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Generic Engineer Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Description
Closing Date: 25/06/2021 | Job Ref: C/50094237 | Directorate: Place | Service: Environment & Transport | Location: Westgate Plaza, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.)
 

Salary: £35,745 - £38,890  Plus laptop & phone 

Working Arrangements: Mon-Fri, some evening and weekend working required including Agile Working 

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 25/06/2021  at 23:59

 

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

 

 

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

 

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:

 

We’re looking for a Bridges and Structures Engineer who will work within our core Bridges and Structures team under the direction of the Bridges Manager. The section has a full and varied programme of works and is now seeking a capable, enthusiastic and self-motivated professional to deliver key work streams. The successful applicant will;

  • Design a range of bridge maintenance and structural schemes.
  • Work closely with project managers and other internal teams to plan and implement a variety of maintenance schemes from 'cradle to grave' within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
  • Ensure that relevant standards are applied in accordance with national & local criteria and sound engineering practice to deliver appropriate solutions which offer best value.
  • Be an effective communicator at all levels.
  • You will be able to demonstrate;
  • Track record for delivering bridge and structural engineering projects, as part of a team of professional engineers.
  • Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Model Contract Documents for Highway Works relating to highway schemes.
  • Working knowledge of the design & delivery of highway infrastructure projects using Digital Engineering software, systems and data.
  • Site based highways experience to provide sufficient understanding of buildability, traffic management and construction programming.
  • A relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player with a 'can do' approach.

 

This position is ideal for someone that is keen to develop their professional career, and learn new skills in the highways and civil sector, as well as becoming part of great team environment.

The posts attract local authority benefits including flexible working and flexitime, generous leave entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme.

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Generic Engineer Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs