HIGHWAYS PROJECT ENGINEER
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 05 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 02 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description: Project Engineer
Responsible to: Project Manager
Primary Purpose:
The post is a Scheme Engineer role within the Network Improvement Team. The post holder will be responsible together with the Project Manager, primarily for delivery of an annual programme of capital works. This work will include major schemes, safety improvements, Intelligent Traffic Systems, parking, traffic calming, footways, cycleways, pedestrian crossings, drainage, safety barriers, highway signs, road markings, road studs and Traffic Regulation Orders.
They will be required to develop, plan, design and manage the delivery of maintenance/improvement projects to meet organisational and customer /stakeholder requirements, working in conjunction with other staff within their team.
The Scheme Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that projects are developed and delivered on time, at the required quality and to budget, together with delivery of the communication and consultation requirements of the scheme.
A role model in relation to our health, safety, environment and quality culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* To work with team members to deliver capital funded maintenance and improvement projects through inception, feasibility, design, consultation and construction stages.
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* To co-ordinate and integrate resources to deliver a project or programme, utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
* To engage with key stakeholders in the development, design and implementation of projects or programmes of work.
* To establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal staff, shareholder resources, suppliers and supply chain partners and work with them to establish new and improved ways of working ensuring that value for money is delivered.
* To work with Local Area Technicians (LATs) and Area Managers to ensure all works take account of their local knowledge and they are fully informed with regard to the progress of schemes.
* To accurately manage the scheme budgets, including applications, invoicing, time management etc and providing financial information as requested.
* To assist in the submission of Target Costs and Project Implementation Documents.
* Responsible for preparation of detailed design, feasibility studies, scheme reports, contract data and site specific information on a variety of projects as instructed by the Project Manager.
* Ensure that all scheme designs comply with appropriate specifications.
* Ensure that all relevant programmes are accurately prepared, maintained and updated in good time.
* Ensure all necessary quality management and health and safety documentation is prepared and adhered to, including compliance with CDM requirements.
* Ensure environmental impact is considered on all designs, as appropriate.
* Maintain accurate records on all allocated projects.
* Have responsibility for ensuring supply chain partners deliver to agreed standards.
* Ensure that construction works are managed and administered in accordance with current policies.
* Undertake appropriate inspections and record keeping in order to verify compliance.
* Ensure the appropriate certificates are prepared and completed for each activity associated with the annual programme of works.
* Ensure that the identification and rectification of defects are proactively managed within the agreed defects correction periods.
* Ensure that information is provided to enable CRN's, corporate complaints and VIP responses to be closed out within BCC's contractual response timescales.
* Work closely with the Commercial Team to review and authorise monthly applications from supply chain partners.
* Ensure that the change control process, ensuring EWNs and Compensation Events are raised in a timely manner and agreed with client and supply chain partners.
* Assist with the preparation of monthly finance and output reports and updates to the risk register and performance indicator data.
* Preparation for and attendance at the monthly TOM meetings to present the monthly performance, financial status and programme update.
* When required attend and participate at Local Area Forum, Parish Council and other stakeholder meetings.
* Promote Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across TfB.
* Undertake monthly OLAS training modules and toolbox talks and Site Safety Tours as appropriate.
* Provide guidance and assistance to junior members of the team.
* Promote and support Equality & Diversity activities.
Person Specification
Essen-tial
Desir-able
Qualifications and Experience
* HNC educated or equivalent experience
* Degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, structural engineering or other relevant subject
* Relevant professional / vocational qualification
* Experienced project engineer with a good understanding of design and construction
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, to manage a range of complex activities and to achieve given targets and objectives
* Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload prioritise and set deadlines and cope with changing demands.
* Expert knowledge and understanding of the systems, policies, procedures, professional guidelines, legislation, best practice and emerging developments within the scope of the service area
* Budget and contract management experience
* Experience of preparing and assessing tenders / contracts
* Full driving licence
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Behavioural Competency
People Skills
Leadership -
Working in Partnership -
Improvement Focus -
Knowledge
Customer Service -
Project Management -
Risk Management -
Delivery
Achieving Results -
Decision Making -
Planning and Organisation -
Innovation & Change -
Quality of Work -
Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided
Responsible to: Project Manager
Primary Purpose:
The post is a Scheme Engineer role within the Network Improvement Team. The post holder will be responsible together with the Project Manager, primarily for delivery of an annual programme of capital works. This work will include major schemes, safety improvements, Intelligent Traffic Systems, parking, traffic calming, footways, cycleways, pedestrian crossings, drainage, safety barriers, highway signs, road markings, road studs and Traffic Regulation Orders.
They will be required to develop, plan, design and manage the delivery of maintenance/improvement projects to meet organisational and customer /stakeholder requirements, working in conjunction with other staff within their team.
The Scheme Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that projects are developed and delivered on time, at the required quality and to budget, together with delivery of the communication and consultation requirements of the scheme.
A role model in relation to our health, safety, environment and quality culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* To work with team members to deliver capital funded maintenance and improvement projects through inception, feasibility, design, consultation and construction stages.
*
* To co-ordinate and integrate resources to deliver a project or programme, utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
* To engage with key stakeholders in the development, design and implementation of projects or programmes of work.
* To establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal staff, shareholder resources, suppliers and supply chain partners and work with them to establish new and improved ways of working ensuring that value for money is delivered.
* To work with Local Area Technicians (LATs) and Area Managers to ensure all works take account of their local knowledge and they are fully informed with regard to the progress of schemes.
* To accurately manage the scheme budgets, including applications, invoicing, time management etc and providing financial information as requested.
* To assist in the submission of Target Costs and Project Implementation Documents.
* Responsible for preparation of detailed design, feasibility studies, scheme reports, contract data and site specific information on a variety of projects as instructed by the Project Manager.
* Ensure that all scheme designs comply with appropriate specifications.
* Ensure that all relevant programmes are accurately prepared, maintained and updated in good time.
* Ensure all necessary quality management and health and safety documentation is prepared and adhered to, including compliance with CDM requirements.
* Ensure environmental impact is considered on all designs, as appropriate.
* Maintain accurate records on all allocated projects.
* Have responsibility for ensuring supply chain partners deliver to agreed standards.
* Ensure that construction works are managed and administered in accordance with current policies.
* Undertake appropriate inspections and record keeping in order to verify compliance.
* Ensure the appropriate certificates are prepared and completed for each activity associated with the annual programme of works.
* Ensure that the identification and rectification of defects are proactively managed within the agreed defects correction periods.
* Ensure that information is provided to enable CRN's, corporate complaints and VIP responses to be closed out within BCC's contractual response timescales.
* Work closely with the Commercial Team to review and authorise monthly applications from supply chain partners.
* Ensure that the change control process, ensuring EWNs and Compensation Events are raised in a timely manner and agreed with client and supply chain partners.
* Assist with the preparation of monthly finance and output reports and updates to the risk register and performance indicator data.
* Preparation for and attendance at the monthly TOM meetings to present the monthly performance, financial status and programme update.
* When required attend and participate at Local Area Forum, Parish Council and other stakeholder meetings.
* Promote Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across TfB.
* Undertake monthly OLAS training modules and toolbox talks and Site Safety Tours as appropriate.
* Provide guidance and assistance to junior members of the team.
* Promote and support Equality & Diversity activities.
Person Specification
Essen-tial
Desir-able
Qualifications and Experience
* HNC educated or equivalent experience
* Degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, structural engineering or other relevant subject
* Relevant professional / vocational qualification
* Experienced project engineer with a good understanding of design and construction
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, to manage a range of complex activities and to achieve given targets and objectives
* Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload prioritise and set deadlines and cope with changing demands.
* Expert knowledge and understanding of the systems, policies, procedures, professional guidelines, legislation, best practice and emerging developments within the scope of the service area
* Budget and contract management experience
* Experience of preparing and assessing tenders / contracts
* Full driving licence
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??
??
??
??
??
??
??
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Behavioural Competency
People Skills
Leadership -
Working in Partnership -
Improvement Focus -
Knowledge
Customer Service -
Project Management -
Risk Management -
Delivery
Achieving Results -
Decision Making -
Planning and Organisation -
Innovation & Change -
Quality of Work -
Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided