Senior Engineer - Waverley Court

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Senior Engineer (Transport Contracts and Design)
Waverley Court

Salary: £42,717 - £50,550
Hours: 36 per week

About Us:

The City of Edinburgh Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to making Edinburgh a great place to live, work, and visit. We take pride in our diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive environment where innovation and excellence thrive. If you are a talented and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on a vibrant city, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Engineer to join our team in delivering the Capital maintenance budget and various other transport related projects. In this challenging but highly rewarding managerial role, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward projects that enhance our city's infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members and contribute to their professional development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct engineering assessments, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, designs, and specifications.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable engineering solutions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Participate in budget planning and allocation for infrastructure projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert in meetings, presentations, and public consultations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee well-being initiatives.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the city of Edinburgh and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the city's vibrant community.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Requirements

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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