Project Engineer [Bury Council]
8 days ago
Bury
Project Engineer • Annual Salary: £35-£50 per day Umbrella, • Location: Bradley Fold Depot, • Job Type: Full-time Day-to-Day of the Role: • Lead the project management and delivery of the CRSTS Active Travel programme, focusing on infrastructure that supports cycling, walking, and other forms of active travel., • Design and implement on-highway and off-highway improvement and maintenance projects tailored to active travel., • Prepare outline and detailed design drawings, cost estimates, and contract documents specifically for active travel routes., • Develop procurement strategies to identify efficient and cost-effective delivery methodologies for active travel projects., • Supervise site construction works including compliance checks and preparation of payments, with a focus on active travel enhancements., • Manage the Council’s responsibilities related to Land Drainage and functions as Lead Local Flood Authority, ensuring these align with active travel objectives., • Evaluate and implement improvements to reduce flooding and provide recommendations on drainage matters in Planning and Building Regulations Applications, considering the impact on active travel., • Produce and manage contract documentation for infrastructure schemes, with a focus on active travel., • Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality policies, particularly in the context of active travel., • Relevant Level 7 qualification in civil/structural engineering., • Minimum of 10 years’ substantial experience in a relevant highways/asset/engineering role, with specific experience in active travel projects., • Chartership with a recognised organisation is desirable; membership is expected as a minimum., • Proven technical skills with a record of delivering outcomes, particularly in active travel projects., • Strong understanding of the financial, legal, and political workings of a local authority., • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and resolve conflicts., • Full understanding of health and safety, risk management, and business continuity applicable to design and construction processes, particularly the Construction Design and Management Regulations., • Significant project management experience and evidence of continual professional development, with a focus on active travel.