Senior Bridge Design Officer

Falkirk Council

Our Council of the Future builds on the fact that Falkirk Council is well respected, has a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement and we take our community leadership role very seriously.

The Role

This is an opportunity for a talented individual to play an integral role in the management of the structure's assets across the Falkirk area.

The postholder will provide a comprehensive, high-quality service for the management & maintenance of over 400 bridges, retaining walls, culverts & footbridges within the Falkirk Council boundary. They will carry out feasibility, design, contract preparation and site supervision of bridge & structures schemes as well as liaising with internal & external stakeholders. You will carry out works to the Capital & Revenue budgets and play a key part in the checking of building standards submissions from a structural perspective.

You will hold an HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent discipline), will be a member of a relevant institution (IEng or above) and you will have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.

You will be enthusiastic, ambitious and a keen mentor with experience, good organisational and presentation skills, alongside experience of current health & safety regulations. You will be IT literate, have good interpersonal and report writing skills, with an overall professionalism.

You are required to be flexible, innovative and reactive to public demands and pressures including communicating directly with member & public enquiries. You will deputise for the Roads, Bridges & Flooding Co-ordinator as required.

Benefits
We understand the need to work flexibly with our hybrid working policy
This role includes flexi-time
Development Programmes for career & professional development including working alongside our term commission partners
Local Authority pension scheme
27 days annual leave (increasing each year) & 8 public holidays
Benefits portal with a range from local to national businesses including cycle to work and many more

Closing date: 23/05/2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP39,375.00-GBP42,673.00 per year

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FLK11575