Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive environment? West Berkshire Council's Transport and Countryside Service is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Traffic & Road Safety Team, reporting to the Principal Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality engineering services and make a real impact in our local community.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the Principal Engineer in the management and delivery of engineering projects and services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the design, implementation, and maintenance of Traffic & Road Safety projects
- Conducting feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical investigations into road safety projects.
- Providing expert engineering advice and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders
- Managing contracts and liaising with contractors to ensure successful project delivery
- Undertaking data collection and analysis, including traffic surveys and road safety assessments
- Preparing reports, briefings, and recommendations for decision-making
In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional development.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Proven experience working as an Engineer within a similar environment
- Sound knowledge of transport engineering principles, practices, and legislation
- Strong technical skills in design, analysis, and problem-solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of projects
A relevant engineering qualification and membership of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, IET) are desirable.
Benefits
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years&© service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
In addition to the above, you will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation committed to making a positive difference in the community.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Dowding on 01635 519226 or email
[email protected] .
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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