Senior Engineers - Schemes & Major Maintenance
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Widnes
- Salary
- 24.00 - 27.00 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 31 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 28 Sep 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Umbrella rate at GBP27.00 per hour
Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineers - Schemes & Major Maintenance on a 2 month contract with a possibility of an extension. They would like someone who has the experience and knowledge in the following:
Purpose of the role -
To prepare and implement highway capital and major maintenance schemes and related programmes of work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities -
* Undertake surveys, investigations and safety audits and carry out analysis of data and results in connection with highway capital programmes and major maintenance schemes.
* Carry out feasibility studies and prepare estimates, project plans, programmes and reports and assist in the preparation of service plans for submission to service management.
* Design infrastructure maintenance and improvement schemes and systems in compliance with current standards, guidance and advice and in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
* Evaluate infrastructure design and construction proposals submitted to the Council by developers/contractors and other third parties.
* Prepare briefs and assist in the supervision and management of consultants undertaking commissions or contracted work on behalf of the Council.
* Consult and liaise with elected Members, partner organisations, stakeholders and the public in connection with the service.
* Liaise closely with internal and external colleagues and others to ensure informed and effective coordination in relation to schemes with a cross-boundary/City Region reach.
* Provide advice and respond to enquiries in connection with the service's and third party programmes of work.
* Manage the procurement of works and services in accordance with legislation and the Council's standing orders, systems and procedures including the monitoring and control of scheme and project budgets.
* Supervise scheme implementation/construction including contract administration, payments and settlement of accounts acting as Works Supervisor as required.
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of current legislation, standards and practices in connection with the requirements of this post.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of the service's technical, operational and management systems and records.
* Prepare clear and concise reports for submission to Management Team, Executive Board and Policy & Performance Boards.
* Represent the service at meetings, hearings and courts on matters relating to the service and deputise for the Principal Officer as necessary.
* Support the development and maintenance of Halton's Asset Management Plan by liaising with and providing information to the Highway Asset Officer.
* Assess, design, procure and supervise major highway maintenance or improvement and capital works, including S278 schemes.
* Contribute to the highway inspection function required under Section 58 of the Highways Act.
* Support in the preparation of programmes of work for the department.
* Provide cover out of hours for highway emergencies and duties in respect of the highway winter maintenance service as necessary (premium payable).
* Provide input required to ensure compliance with the Council's statutory obligations with regard to highway capital works or major maintenance as defined by the Highways Act or successor legislation.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice, Council policies, financial regulations and standing orders to ensure safe, effective and efficient development and improvement of the Council's infrastructure.
* Undertake all duties to preserve the capital value of the highway infrastructure, ensure the safety of the highway user and allow the highway network to continue to the economic and social well-being of the Borough.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience -
Previous experience in this role in a local authority background
Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineers - Schemes & Major Maintenance on a 2 month contract with a possibility of an extension. They would like someone who has the experience and knowledge in the following:
Purpose of the role -
To prepare and implement highway capital and major maintenance schemes and related programmes of work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities -
* Undertake surveys, investigations and safety audits and carry out analysis of data and results in connection with highway capital programmes and major maintenance schemes.
* Carry out feasibility studies and prepare estimates, project plans, programmes and reports and assist in the preparation of service plans for submission to service management.
* Design infrastructure maintenance and improvement schemes and systems in compliance with current standards, guidance and advice and in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
* Evaluate infrastructure design and construction proposals submitted to the Council by developers/contractors and other third parties.
* Prepare briefs and assist in the supervision and management of consultants undertaking commissions or contracted work on behalf of the Council.
* Consult and liaise with elected Members, partner organisations, stakeholders and the public in connection with the service.
* Liaise closely with internal and external colleagues and others to ensure informed and effective coordination in relation to schemes with a cross-boundary/City Region reach.
* Provide advice and respond to enquiries in connection with the service's and third party programmes of work.
* Manage the procurement of works and services in accordance with legislation and the Council's standing orders, systems and procedures including the monitoring and control of scheme and project budgets.
* Supervise scheme implementation/construction including contract administration, payments and settlement of accounts acting as Works Supervisor as required.
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of current legislation, standards and practices in connection with the requirements of this post.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of the service's technical, operational and management systems and records.
* Prepare clear and concise reports for submission to Management Team, Executive Board and Policy & Performance Boards.
* Represent the service at meetings, hearings and courts on matters relating to the service and deputise for the Principal Officer as necessary.
* Support the development and maintenance of Halton's Asset Management Plan by liaising with and providing information to the Highway Asset Officer.
* Assess, design, procure and supervise major highway maintenance or improvement and capital works, including S278 schemes.
* Contribute to the highway inspection function required under Section 58 of the Highways Act.
* Support in the preparation of programmes of work for the department.
* Provide cover out of hours for highway emergencies and duties in respect of the highway winter maintenance service as necessary (premium payable).
* Provide input required to ensure compliance with the Council's statutory obligations with regard to highway capital works or major maintenance as defined by the Highways Act or successor legislation.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice, Council policies, financial regulations and standing orders to ensure safe, effective and efficient development and improvement of the Council's infrastructure.
* Undertake all duties to preserve the capital value of the highway infrastructure, ensure the safety of the highway user and allow the highway network to continue to the economic and social well-being of the Borough.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience -
Previous experience in this role in a local authority background