Engineer Technical Officer (Road Maintenance - Civil) (Temp) (Part Time) - REQ06530

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC11 £47,484 - £52,252 (Pro rata)

An opportunity has arisen to join our Roads Maintenance team.

This specialist role will have a primary focus on the management, improvement and development of the Council's road signage asset network. Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering capital-funded investment programmes aimed at upgrading, renewing and enhancing road signs and associated traffic management assets across North Lanarkshire.

You will be responsible for the identification, development and delivery of signage asset renewal and improvement programmes, ensuring that a risk-based asset management approach is at the heart of service delivery. The successful candidate will support the ongoing management of the Council's extensive road signage portfolio, helping to maintain compliance, improve network safety and enhance the overall condition and performance of the asset.

With an HNC, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline, you will have significant experience in roads maintenance, infrastructure asset management or a related engineering environment. Experience of developing and delivering capital investment programmes, managing contractors and consultants, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

A detailed knowledge and practical understanding of traffic sign design, specification and implementation is critical for this role. Applicants must possess a comprehensive understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework governing traffic signs in the United Kingdom, including the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD), the Traffic Signs Manual and associated standards, guidance and best practice.

You will be innovative, customer focused and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver positive outcomes. Possessing strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have experience of asset management, road safety and lifecycle investment planning, together with the ability to prepare technical reports and project documentation.

With excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills, you will be proficient in Microsoft Office and asset management systems, and able to work effectively with customers, elected members, contractors and other stakeholders while promoting the Council's vision, values and reputation.

A current UK driving licence is essential for this post.

Work pattern will be discussed further at interview stage.

This position is temporary for a period of 23 months.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.

We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***