Job title: Group Engineer

Salary: £43,421 - £46,464

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Merrion House

LCC’s Civil Engineering Major Schemes Team are looking for a Group Engineer!

The role isn’t just about being an Engineer, it’s about shaping Leeds for the future and making it a great, sustainable and safe place to live and work … we are #teamleeds

Do you want to…

Work on the next major scheme that will be transforming Leeds, such as the Woodhouse Lane Gateway, Dawsons Corner, the Leeds Bradford Airport Connectivity scheme or Mass Transit.
Shape the future of Leeds so it evolves more sustainable and by using innovation.
Be part of an award winning, diverse delivery team, undertaking design, supervision and project management roles.
Work in an office, on site or at home, for 37 hours per week (for full-time roles).

Who we are & what we do…

A team of 30+ people, consisting of Technicians, Apprentices, Engineers and Managers.
Working with various Developers, Contractors and internal clients.
Delivering Highway schemes ranging from £20k to £100M.
Primarily based in Merrion House in the city centre, but also currently working in site offices in Armley, Cross Gates and Horsforth.

What we can offer you…

A pro rata salary for part-time roles.
29 days leave, increasing by 5 days after 5 years service, with an option to also buy leave annually.
A great work-life balance with a flexitime system.
Hybrid working, with at least 2 days in the office per week.
Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
Support with Professional Development, and through the various LCC Staff Networks.
Volunteering days.
Regular team social events.
Special leave benefits, such as shared parental leave.
A Cycle-to-Work scheme.
A range of Staff Deals and benefits to help boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

If you want to be part of our team, then APPLY NOW by completing the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Hannah Wood, Principal Engineer -hannah.wood@leeds.gov.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job purpose

To manage a small group within a team of professional and technical staff undertaking feasibility design, detailed design and construction management of major highway and other civil engineering schemes.

Responsibilities

Manage a small group of staff engaged in feasibility, design and construction management of major highway and other civil engineering schemes.
To motivate, develop and coach staff to achieve Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan objectives.
Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome.
To be accountable for the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with Legislation and the Council Health and Safety Policy.
An understanding of employees’ responsibility for health and safety.
Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcomes.
Provide a high quality and cost effective engineering consultancy service to support the delivery of major highway and other engineering related schemes.
Support and assist in the development of policies which support efficient service delivery, continuous improvement and corporate objectives.
Represent the Service, the Department and the Council as a Senior Officer for matters relating to highway design and construction and other related areas of work.
Ensure schemes are delivered in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Construction Design Management Regulations (2015).
Ensure the work of the team is produced in accordance with legislation and to the appropriate local, national and corporate standards, policies and practices.
Experience of working within the framework of highway legislation and statutory procedures.
Assist in the development of partnership working.
Ensure that the work achieves high standards of urban design and contributes to the sustainability agenda.
Manage external consultants in the checking design and supervision of schemes.
To assist in preparing construction contracts, and to undertake contractual duties as required under NEC4 Suite of Contracts.
Undertake the role of Supervisor on construction contracts when required.
Active involvement in preparing, managing and controlling budgets.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications

Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

Ability to provide leadership, which empowers colleagues and staff to achieve results.
Commitment to continued professional development.
Ability to manage and monitor performance effectively and set clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance.
Ability to coach and mentor staff effectively
Understand and promote policy on equal opportunities and diversity in both service delivery and employment.
Personal integrity with commitment to fairness, equality and diversity
An understanding of and commitment to sustainability in service delivery
Ability to lead change programmes, improve service quality and support a culture that drives up standards and performance.
Ability to take forward initiatives and policies from development to implementation.
A working knowledge of CDM Legislation.
Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of programmes and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
Ability to carry out feasibility/highway design and/or effectively manage highway construction schemes.
Two years senior experience of delivering schemes and initiatives in a service or operational area relevant to the area of service delivery in the remit of the post
Extensive experience in feasibility / highway engineering.
A detailed knowledge of highway engineering.
An understanding of service delivery issues.
Experience of managing services to meet customer needs.
Knowledge of the public sector and its relationship with the private and third sectors.
Ability to put corporate vision and values into practice through agreed policies and strategies.
Ability to make an effective contribution to internal and external meetings.
Ability to produce quality reports.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Appreciation of the legal, financial, governance and control frameworks including risk management
Experience of working effectively with others to deliver schemes.
An understanding of public sector areas.
Ability to develop and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
An understanding of local government and experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context.
Ability to develop productive working relationships that command respect, trust and confidence

Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Be aware of and be able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

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