Structural Engineer

Sefton Council is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.

The Transport Planning team, which embraces strategic transport planning, highways and structures design and highways development control plays a vital role in supporting the Councils regeneration ambitions. Exciting and transformation projects are being developed for the town centres and a long term programme of activity, aimed at supporting active travel, improved highway safety and public realm and electric vehicle infrastructure. Is being developed.

Sefton Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to maintain accurate information on the Councils structural assets, complete or procure the appropriate inspections  and lead on the delivery of capital improvements to the borough’s structures. The postholder will provide structural advice and input on structures related matter on Highways, Buildings, Sea Defences, and other structures for the Authority.

The postholder will play a significant role in the delivery of the Council’s ambitious growth and strategic investment programme and transformation of the borough’s transportation infrastructure in line with our emerging Low Carbon Transport Strategy.

You will collaborate with colleagues within the Highway Design Team over the delivery of improvement schemes, with colleagues in the Asset Maintenance Team and with the Transport Technical Support Service team, as necessary.

The Council is committed to supporting staff in their personal development so will aim to provide the necessary experience and opportunities for development and training,

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online via the link provided.