Job Description

Overview

To prepare highway designs that comply with the various national standards for the Councils' Local Transport Plan (LTP), Section 106 and highway and infrastructure schemes. Prepare works orders using the Councils Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) for each project and on occasion prepare bespoke contracts based on the NEC Form of Contracts for works that are beyond the scope of the TMC. Prepare programmes, analyse and appraise projects, investigate innovative solutions to design issues and maintain good programme and financial control for all projects. Supervise the construction and undertake the contract administration including the assessment, verification and processing of contractual payments to the Contractor. Effectively manage the various projects to deliver an efficient, effective and safe service for highway users and public across Medway within agreed policies, programmes and resources.

Responsibilities

To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.

To understand and actively keep up to date with GDPR responsibilities, including completing regular refresher training. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility: all employees are required to act in such a way that safeguards the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. As a corporate parent, all council employees are responsible for ensuring the well-being and positive outcomes of Medway's care-experienced children and young people.

To participate in the Performance Appraisal process and contribute to the identification of own and team development needs utilising the Career Progression Framework. Work in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Promoting equality of opportunity, fostering good relations and improving the quality of life and opportunities for everyone living and working in Medway.

To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.

To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to the duty under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder. Promote the Medway Carbon Neutral by 2050 commitment; supporting the Council action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Medway Council is a Category One responder in relation to the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and as a result all staff working for the Authority may be asked to carry out Category One response duties or stand into the role of another member of staff who is responding to a Major Civil Incident.

Experience

Level A 10 years' relevant experience, including suitable experience in design engineering.

Management of a small team of Engineers Level B (in addition to level A criteria).

Demonstrable experience, including 3 years at level 6A Level C (in addition to levels A and B) Experience in relevant Engineering discipline for minimum 15 years.

Further Details

Candidate will be required to work from Pender House, Rochester 4 days a week and at home 1 day.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester ME2 4EW

Application deadline: 05/05/2025
Reference ID: SE/0425