Assistant Engineer - Management
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £16.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2024 |
| Location: | BRADFORD, BD1 1HX |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Bradford 5251347 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Temporary Assistant Engineer - Management
Reference no: Bradford 5251347
Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 2 months
City: BRADFORD
Assist in carrying out feasibility and concept studies, public engagement and consultation, design, inspections, assessments, procurement, construction supervision and project management on a variety of highway, structural, casualty reduction, traffic management, traffic signal and UTC, integrated transport, public transport and civil engineering projects for programmes undertaken by the Service on behalf of internal and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide independent judgement, advice and guidance based on evaluation and analytical skills to produce alternative solutions to a wide range of complex engineering and procurement problems, formulate recommendations and solutions appropriate to technical specialism including but not limited to, the provision of advice related to improvements secured through legal agreements with third parties.
Undertake checks of information provided by other Council services or third parties as being in accordance with established engineering standards and Council Requirements
Carry out investigations, feasibility studies, concept designs, transportation studies, transportation assessments, sustainable and integrated transport studies of alternative solutions to engineering and procurement problems as required including such schemes as may arise from the Local Transport Plan, revenue budgets and other external funding sources. Prepare feasibility designs, calculations, budget estimates, outline programmes, project briefs and work instructions for other Service units as appropriate in line with established QMS procedures.
Carry out or assist in the detailed design of civil, structural and highway engineering schemes
Assist in the procurement, award and administration of contracts according to role within the service
Act as the Engineer’s Representative or equivalent in contractual matters related to civil engineering works including undertaking the supervision, inspection, monitoring and management of allocated construction projects ensuring compliance with documentation with regard to quality, methods of working etc. appropriate to experience and seniority.
Ensure compliance with the Service’s Health and Safety Policy and in particular the requirements of the Construction, Design & Management Regulations (CDM) and other safety legislation together with the Quality Management system.
Be aware of the political dimension of a local authority and be responsive to the legitimate interests of local ward members, committees and subcommittees. Prepare committee reports for the Constituency Area and other Committees. Establish effective, courteous and responsive lines of communication with Members, third parties, the community, the press etc. to keep all clearly informed of priorities, targets and progress. Attend public exhibitions and other public meetings. Act as liaison between external parties and other internal units. Liaise with other teams and units in the preparation of legal agreements/traffic regulation orders and requirements thereof.
Monitor costs against predetermined budgets and targets initiating minor amendments as necessary and recommending corrective action as appropriate. Ensure that all reports in respect of financial approvals are completed to ensure that projects or programmes are delivered to budget.
Undertake, plan and arrange continuing professional development (CPD) activities on behalf of self in areas appropriate to role. Maintain a detailed up-to-date knowledge of appropriate techniques, statutory instruments, legislation, application of new technology and materials appropriate to role within Service. Understand the requirements of design manuals, codes of practice, technical instructions and memoranda and ensure that such requirements are applied.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, we cannot, unfortunately, respond to all applications. If, therefore, you have not heard from us within 3 days please make a working assumption that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Qualifications:
HNC/D in Civil Engineering (pre-1999 intake) or related discipline OR BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (post 1999 intake) OR NVQ Level 6 in Civil Engineering OR other qualification certified by the Engineering Council UK as academic base for Incorporated Engineer status
Engineering Technician status OR Further progression with Membership of the Institute of Highway Engineers (MIHE)
Holds appropriate driving licence and has the ability to drive to different locations of the District.
Knowledge:
Experience:
Must have a minimum 2 years’ design and construction supervision experience in Traffic Engineering, UTC, Highway Structures or Highway Engineering disciplines.
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite and other technical software appropriate to role (e.g. AutoCAD)
Able to analyse and interpret relevant data / information
Able to analyse complex problems or those with elements of political sensitivity and generate a number of potential solutions.
Uses a range of specialist ICT systems across own work area and or across other areas of work.
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Job Ref: Bradford 5251347
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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