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Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
The primary function of the Design Team is the design, project management and delivery of our own construction and maintenance schemes for highways and highway structures and those for external clients. With an annual LTP budget of £20M, internal schemes range from the design of major new highways and highway bridges and structures to the strengthening and refurbishment of existing bridges. We manage and design solutions for unstable slopes and retaining structures and engineered slopes. Some recent and ongoing projects include the £30m Morpeth Northern Bypass, the upcoming Blyth Relief Road, the £10m Union Chain Bridge and the £8m Todstead Landslip. We also take a key role in the delivery of schemes such as the £166m Northumberland Line.
We are a growing team looking for a range of candidates to fill Highway Design technician positions.
As part of a growing multi-disciplinary team, you will be involved in:
- Detailed design of highway maintenance and strengthening schemes and new build projects
- Management of an asset group which includes 5000 structures with value of £13.6Bn
- and detailing of highways and highway structures for new build and maintenance schemes.
- Preparation of engineering drawings used to
- Site measurements, surveys and inspections.
- Production of technical reports.
- Responding to client requests for information.
- Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- ONC / OND / BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering or other relevant subject area.
- Broad knowledge of Computer Aided Drawing together with some appreciation of one or more of: Reinforced Concrete Detailing, Steelwork Detailing, Highway Detailing.
- Appreciation of the main theoretical, procedural, design standards and professional best practice issues relating to the service.
- An appreciation of the relationship between costs, quality, customer care and performance.
- Appreciation of professional study and / or personal development.
For further information about this role, please contact Patrick Smith (Principal Engineer) via email; patrick.smith@northumberland.gov.uk
NCC INFO AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘To Foster a thriving and collaborative culture where our people are valued, empowered and encouraged to be their very best for Northumberland’
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
