Job Description

Join our dynamic team of talented individuals and work on exciting projects that shape the future of our transportation systems.

Salary: \xc2\xa335,411 to \xc2\xa338,296 per annum

Location: Chichester with hybrid working

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

Employer Pension Contribution: 20.70%

Annual leave: 27 days holiday + Bank holidays = 35 days.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your skills in the design and management of highway schemes. You\'ll get to be part of a team that focuses on designing cost-effective solutions for the repair or provision of highway assets. Join us and make a positive impact in the world of transportation!

The Opportunity

The role:

• Providing engineering expertise for Carriageway and Footway team programme.
• Providing cost-effective solutions by specifying structural maintenance work based on the Asset Management plan.
• Working with delivery contractors to ensure compliance with contract.
• Providing excellent communication and support to our Customer Service Hub to aid them respond to customer enquiries. .
• Providing professional advice and guidance in your specialism.
• Deal with complex technical issues within the service area.

What we need from you:

• BTEC HNC or degree, Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer or post graduate qualification within the specialist area, or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Detailed and thorough knowledge of relevant highways and transportation standards and procedures.
• Political awareness when working with members / senior management.
• Demonstrable evidence of applying specialist knowledge and providing advice in relation to specific specialist area.
• Demonstrable evidence of managing an effective, efficient professional quality service to a range of customers and clients.
• Experience of managing and monitoring budgets or projects for a specific service.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide direction and motivate and inspire colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify problems independently.
• Ability to analyse and interpret varied and complex technical data/information.
• Ability to seek and introduce continuous improvement and innovation, for self and team.

Rewards and Benefits

What we offer you in return:

We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits:

• A competitive salary.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme, 20.70% employer contribution, (this is updated every 01.04).
• A strong supportive management team.
• Our employees are key to our success, so we encourage and support training including a range of apprenticeships, technical training, project management development and supporting staff to get their Engineering Technician/Incorporated Engineer/Chartered professional qualifications.
• A range of discounts including Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and more.
• Free access to employee assistant programmes.
• Gym membership.
• A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01178.

Sound like your next venture? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description.

There will be some interaction with members of the public, for example, dealing with customer complaints and queries. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our page.

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