Engineering Officer (Roads) - GLA15122

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for an Engineering Officer to join our Roads Maintenance Service on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.

If you’re interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.

Position Details
Our Engineering Officers are each responsible for a technical team that will support the delivery of high quality and best value roads, traffic, and winter maintenance operations.

The postholder will lead, manage, and develop a team of Technicians and Inspectors and will report directly to the Assistant Group Manager, Roads Maintenance based at Eastgate, 727 London Road.

The role is critical to the delivery of Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 statutory duties to manage and maintain the local road network and associated infrastructure and the statutory requirement to notice roads works and comply with the Transport Bill.

An HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering/a related subject, or suitable relevant operational experience; plus, a current driving licence are essential requirements for this role.

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject is desirable.

Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.

Contract Details
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Annual Salary: £45,495.33 - £52,944.70 on an incremental scale

‘Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.’

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