Project Engineer - Structures And Coastal Management

Do you have a passion for engineering and Coastal protection?

We have a new opportunity to join a dynamic team that works on challenging and rewarding projects in partnership with North Tyneside Council.

We are looking for a Project Engineer with experience in developing, designing and implementing structural maintenance and Coastal protection schemes from start to finish. You will be responsible for collaborating with team members, council staff and departments, on various structural maintenance and Coastal protection schemes. You will also be involved in preparing reports, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for the schemes. This role is based in our Killingworth depot in North Tyneside (hybrid opportunity available) However, some travelling may be required to other Capita or client offices and travelling will be required to various sites around North Tyneside.

What you'll be doing :

• Lead the structural maintenance and Coastal protection function and deliver successful services and projects;
• Design and implement structural maintenance and Coastal Management schemes/initiatives including site analysis, consultation, preparation of plans, development of associated traffic regulation orders and liaison with workforce; structural maintenance schemes include bridges, retaining walls, vehicle restraint systems, subways and reactive repairs to highway assets following road traffic accidents;
• Planned structures work - review inspections by engineering partner covering general and principal inspections and establish whether interventions are required. Procure in house or specialist contractors to carry out the works and manage financial forecasting and the budgetary monthly review;
• Reactive structures work - identify assets in need of immediate attention and review asset history to inform the solution for delivery;
• Coastal Engineering work - Carry out coastal surveys to monitor and identify coastal asset maintenance needs. Receive and review coastal monitoring reports from the east coast monitoring partnership as well as representing the Council on the regional coastal network groups and environmental groups ;
• Take a lead role in the Council Shoreline management Plan and Environment Agency rising sea level reviews including understanding the local policies on maintenance and understanding restrictions associated with special designations of the coastline.

What we're looking for :

Essential :

• Experience of current technical and legal requirements and practices relating to structural maintenance and Coastal protection ;
• Competency in the development of structural maintenance and Coastal protection schemes including the design of bridge schemes, retaining wall schemes, subway schemes and vehicle restraint system schemes in accordance with best practice;
• Experience in Coastal Management and the design coastal protection schemes;
• A working knowledge of the design standards for bridges, other structures vehicle restraint systems and Coastal protection schemes;
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with existing Clients and to deliver quality services to maximise opportunities for repeat business;
• A good knowledge and understanding of Highway Law, including the Highways Act 1980 and all other relevant legislation and best practices relating to structural maintenance and Coastal protection .

Desirable:

• A clean UK Driving Licence
• A degree, or be working toward a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Civil/Structural Engineering);
• A knowledge of bridge, retaining wall and vehicle restraint system design;

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What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience)
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you'll do next:

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Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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