COMM ENT 4889 G2 – Assistant Engineering Officer (609611) – 85209

Job Description

Location: Canderside Depot, 1 Carlisle Road, Birkenshaw, Larkhall, ML9 2GA

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 4:45pm and Friday 8:45am – 4:15pm

Salary: £33,468 – £38,779 annual salary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join our Construction Unit within Roads and Transportation Services. The successful candidate will support the delivery and monitoring of both capital and revenue works programmes by providing technical and operational assistance across a range of construction activities. Applicants should have knowledge and experience of a road construction environment, with desirable experience in site supervision, measurement, record keeping, and operational delivery within a roads or construction setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the supervision and monitoring of construction works
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, basic work packages and associated documentation
• Ensuring compliance with on site health and safety requirements
• Demonstrating awareness of traffic management systems
• Providing high quality customer service and confidently addressing site related issues
• Working collaboratively as part of a specialist team within the Construction Unit

Qualifications

You should be able to work effectively under pressure, meet specified deadlines, and contribute positively to the wider team’s objectives. It is desirable that candidates hold an NC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), or possess significant relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications. A current driving licence is essential, as travel throughout the Council area will be required. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past ten years; the check must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase the value of their pension pot
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)