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Barnsley Council have an exciting opportunity for two Engineers to join the team based in Barnsley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £37,938 - £44,711 per annum (Career Grade).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Highway Design Engineers to join our extremely busy Highway Design team to deliver our substantial pipeline of major projects in the next few years; having already secured over £33m from the Transforming Cities Fund and over £40m from the City Region Sustainable Transport Fund, with even more to come in the next round.
We also continue to make successful bids for funding to implement major highway schemes, sustainable / active travel schemes promoting walking, cycling, health and wellbeing.
Resources are required at Engineer level to drive forward our key projects and programmes and having expertise in:
* Civils design experience and the use of AutoCAD, Civils 3D and Micro-drainage
* Feasibility, concept and detail designs
* Working within a Highway Design and multi-disciplinary team
* Produce design concepts, calculations, design details, drawings specifications, and other technical documents
Reporting directly to the Group Leader, Highway Design, you will support the development, management and delivery of an extensive transportation investment programme.
Barnsley is in a period of unprecedented development and good transport, and transport planning is a cornerstone for our future success.
The demand for specialist highway engineering solutions into transport policies and masterplans is greater than ever, alongside the identification, specification and development of major highway infrastructure.
* Do you have the skills to work within the Highway Design team assist with the delivery of an ambitious programme of highway / transport infrastructure development?
* Could you coordinate the identification, specification and development of highway / transport infrastructure schemes?
* Do you have ambition and an eye for identifying and pursuing future opportunities to develop and enhance your career?
If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team, bringing together highway design, transport planning including management of the highway and transportation investment programme, strategic traffic management, supporting complex infrastructure projects, Active Travel Schemes, travel demand management and behaviour change.
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need a HNC in Civil Engineering or have the relevant experience at that level and be able to evidence recent professional development in a related area.
You will possess knowledge in Highway Design and an understanding of complex infrastructure projects within a local government context including a knowledge of activities that affect movement on the highway and all other relevant aspects of the Highway Authority Statutory duties
You will have experience of multi-disciplinary project working, budget and programme development and monitoring, preparing funding bids, and working with elected Members and stakeholders, as well as having strong communication, partnership working and project management skills.
A lot to look forward to
We live and work by our four values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling staff to achieve their potential
We offer hybrid and flexible working, opportunities to purchase EV vehicles through our Benefits scheme, car parking permits, cycle storage at the Hub and many other benefits
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June
If you think this Engineer role is for you, then we would very much welcome your application. Click "apply" to submit your application