Engineer - Highways (PO1)

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JOB ROLE PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title and Number: Engineer

Dept: Environment and Communities

Service/Section/Team: Highway Operations, Planned Maintenance.

Reports to (title): Senior Engineer

Purpose of the Role:

Highway Operations is part of the Environment and Communities Department, under the responsibility of the Director – Transport, Climate and Place. It provides Enfield with the operational capacity to manage the Council’s highway infrastructure and associated assets. Highway Operations also provides a consultancy service for the project management, design and supervision of Environmental and Civil Engineering projects from inception to completion. The service provides professional expert advice and local knowledge.

The post of Engineer will be placed within the Planned Maintenance Team but may be utilised to deliver works for other teams within Highway Operations according to varying levels of workload and resource requirements where support may be required.

The Engineer will be responsible for delivering a range of projects from inception to completion through the application of specialist skills. This will include inspections and surveys, feasibility and options studies, design, site supervision, project management, contract administration and financial control.

Dimensions including Structure Chart:

1. Annual budgetary amounts with which the role is either directly or indirectly concerned:

The Engineer will be responsible for delivering projects and work programmes with budgetary control of individual schemes under the direction of the Principal Engineer. Total budgets will vary according to work programmes and projects and may typically be up to £1-2m.










2. Structure Chart:



3. Number of direct reports:

No direct reports as a regular responsibility, however the postholder may occasionally be required to give guidance to trainees.
To supervise contractors working on sites, including checking their work and giving instructions and directions. The postholder is likely to be responsible for several different sites at any one time.

4. Nature of reporting relationship between post holder and line manager:

The postholder will mainly work on their own initiative with responsibility for making day to day decisions to deliver their projects and work programmes. However, it is expected that they will have regular dialogue with their Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer to agree key decisions that will have significant implications in areas such designs, specifications, scheme costs etc.


5. Other:

The postholder will be required to respond quickly and effectively to frequently changing circumstances.

The postholder must be able to travel to sites and be physically able to undertake and manage work on sites outside of the office.

Construction sites may involve high risk environments and may involve working on the highway, at heights or in other hazardous environments, for which the postholder will be expected to use their specialist expertise to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

The post holder may be required to work alone and make decisions commensurate with their grade whilst under pressure.

The postholder will be required to be work flexibly, occasionally working outside normal working hours in order to respond to work demands.


Key Accountabilities:

Accountabilities
Anticipated level of time  
H = High
M = Medium
L = low
To develop and agree project briefs with clients. To provide appropriate monitoring and client feedback throughout the project. To prepare programmes, financial estimates and models for specific projects and work programmes.
H
To undertake inspections and surveys, specialist investigations and prepare feasibility studies for a range of projects relating to the management and maintenance of highways and related assets, and for a diverse range of Environmental, Building and/or Civil Engineering projects. To undertake the detailed design for maintenance and improvement projects, and for ‘new build’ schemes. To ensure that project proposals comply with relevant legal statutes, British Standards and Codes of Practice.
To comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations where appropriate and, in particular, to undertake the ‘designer’s duties’.
H
To procure and manage work through the appointment of specialist contractors or specialist consultants, or to commission works through the Council’s term contract arrangements.
To supervise contractors to ensure that they are appropriately performance managed in accordance with the Conditions of Contract, with appropriate support from the Principal Engineer, and that the quality of workmanship is in accordance with the specification. To keep maintenance records, and to make accurate measurements, valuations and contractual payments. To participate in collaborative working relationships with suppliers, contractors and other relevant organisations in order to maximize the opportunity for innovative and sustainable solutions.
H
1. To check and control expenditure and financial commitments in connection with the postholder’s projects and to refer contentious issues to the Principal Engineer.
M
To communicate effectively with residents, Members, stakeholders and third parties regarding work programmes and projects and to deal with general enquiries and correspondence. To refer more contentious issues to the Principal or Head of Service.
M
To undertake detailed checking of proposals submitted to the Council for approval under environmental, highway, drainage and associated legislation, with guidance from the Principal Engineer for more complex issues.
M
Any other duties reasonably requested by management
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Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures
-

Key Relationships (Internal and External):

Internal:

The postholder will have regular contact with the Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer and may receive requests directly from the Head of Service. He/she may occasionally be required to liaise with the Director in response to specific issues when requested.

Some contact with Councillors, both verbally and in writing, in connection with the queries relating to the postholder’s work.

To advise and negotiate with staff across the Council, e.g. client groups, professional and technical partners, co-members of working groups etc.

External:

To have some contact with members of the public regarding the development and implementation of work programmes and projects.

To negotiate with staff of public departments, statutory authorities and companies, Consulting Engineers, Contractors, developers, the emergency services and business and community groups on a range of issues relating to the development and delivery of work programmes and projects, and to the promotion of ‘best value’ practices.
To have regular contact with contractors as part of the performance management and administration of contractors’ work.

Equality and Diversity:

The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equality in its service to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work.

Health and Safety:

The post holder shall ensure that the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and to their personal responsibilities under the provisions of the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation.

For a more detailed definition of these responsibilities, refer to the current versions of the Corporate Health & Safety Policy, Group Safety Policy and employee information leaflet entitled "Health & Safety Policy; Guidance on Staff Health & Safety Responsibilities".

Corporate Health and Safety Responsibilities
All employees have personal responsibilities to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others. This means:

1. Understanding the hazards in the work they undertake;
2. Following safety rules and procedures;
3. Using work equipment, personal protective equipment, substances, and safety devices correctly; and
4. Working in accordance with the training provided and only undertaking tasks where appropriate training has been received.

Employees shall co-operate with the Council by allowing it to comply with its duties towards them. This requires employees to:

· take part in safety training and risk assessments and suggest ways of reducing risks; and
· take part in emergency evacuation exercises.

Employees shall report all accidents, ‘near miss’ incidents and work related ill health conditions to their manager/supervisor/team leader.

Employees shall read the Corporate Health & Safety – Organisation Part B Policy to ascertain and understand their responsibilities as an employee, line manager, Director or Executive Director of the Council.

Information Security:

In order to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Council information, including information provided by customers, partner organisations, and other third parties, where applicable, employees will comply with the Council’s Information Security Policy.

Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults through safer employment practice:

Enfield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safe recruitment of staff is central to this commitment, and the Council will ensure that its recruitment policies and practices are robust, and that selection procedures prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff employed to work with or on behalf of children and young people in the Council must be competent.

All staff working with Children & Vulnerable Adults should be aware of, and share the commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when applying for posts at Enfield Council.

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Job Role Profile and Person Specification
Published 18/10/2010
Last revised 24.9.20
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Engineer Grade: PO1

Department: Environment and Communities Department Team: Highway Operations

HOW TESTED
Application – A
Test – T
Interview – I
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential:

1. Knowledge and experience in delivering a range of work programmes and projects relating to highway maintenance, civil engineering and other associated areas of asset management as they relate to the responsibilities of the relevant group within Highway Operations and at a level commensurate with this post.

2. Experience, as they relate to the responsibilities of the relevant group within Highway Operations, in undertaking inspections, surveys and investigations, preparing feasibility studies, designs and specifications, procuring and managing work through contractors ensuring effective performance management and contract administration, financial control and dealing with third party issues relating to the specific work activity of the relevant group.

3. Ability to deliver a work programme comprising of a range of highway engineering projects, often in conflicting and changing environments and pressures, in order to achieve the duties and responsibilities of this post.

4. Ability to build effective and productive working relationships with people at all levels, particularly internal and external clients, and the ability to deal effectively with the communication needs of residents, Council Members and different internal and external groups.

5. Ability to maximise the deployment and use of innovative techniques & information technology to support the delivery of high quality, customer focused services and confident and capable in the use and presentation of technical information.

6. Ability to use relevant legal statutes, British Standards and Codes of Practice, and to apply these to work projects.

Desirable:

1. An awareness of the political context and environment of a local authority, and the ability and political sensitivity to deliver the Council’s objectives as they relate to this post.

2. An awareness of financial control systems and quality, performance and project management systems.


A/T/I






Behaviours

Appropriate behaviours are key to the delivery of our vision for Enfield.

We want staff who will work collaboratively, flexibly and constructively, and exhibit this ethos in all their dealings with residents, colleagues and partners. Our leaders will be exemplars of the following behaviours and encourage them in staff at all levels; 

Take Responsibility
We want staff who are willing to make decisions and be accountable for them. Staff should have a positive can-do attitude where they see problems as challenges which can be overcome. They should accept responsibility for service delivery, be clear about their service offer and deliver what they promise.

Open, Honest and Respectful
We want staff who are comfortable and confident to acknowledge the difficulties and the barriers they face. They should also be able to constructively challenge the way things are done where there is evidence that it impedes service delivery. Challenge should be conducted in a professional, courteous manner with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable resolution.

Listen and Learn
We want staff who are prepared to actively listen and reflect on customer concerns with a view to understanding the customer’s point of view. Staff should be able to receive constructive criticism and be prepared to adapt the way they operate and deliver services where appropriate.

Work Together to find solutions
We want staff who can work collaboratively with other departments and partners, freely sharing their knowledge and skills to identify solutions to address customer concerns.

Candidates: Please ensure you address these behaviours in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria above.


A/I
Competencies:

Candidates: Please ensure you address these competencies in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria above.

1. Customer focus
2. Deliver service performance
3. Focus on continuous improvement
4. Political awareness and context

A/I
Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

Candidates: Please ensure you address these qualifications in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria, you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.
1. HNC/BSc/BEng in civil engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualification (or to be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise).

A/I

Special requirements

Candidates: Please note you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

· The postholder will be required to respond quickly and effectively to frequently changing circumstances and to manage conflicting priorities across the team.

· The postholder must be able to travel to sites and be physically able to undertake and manage work on sites outside of the office.

· Construction sites may involve high risk environments and may involve working on the highway, at heights, confined spaces or in other hazardous environments, for which the postholder will be expected to use their expertise to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

· The post holder may be required to work alone, make decisions under pressure and to deal with any potential conflicts that may arise.

· The postholder will be required to be work flexibly, occasionally working outside normal working hours in order to respond to work demands.

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Job Advert for Engineer
Highway Operations – Planned Maintenance Team
Full time
‘Highway Operations’ is a large service area within Transport, Climate and Place Department. It undertakes a range of statutory duties such as managing the Council’s highway infrastructure and associated assets, bridges and land drainage, in compliance with relevant legislative requirements.
We have an opportunity in our Planned Maintenance Team at Engineer level. You will be responsible for delivering highway maintenance projects from inception to completion through the application of specialist skills. This will include inspections and surveys, project management and financial control, design, site supervision and contract management.
A key aspect of this post will be to design and deliver footway renewal projects simultaneously, ensuring effective budgetary control of individual schemes. You will need to have a proven knowledge and experience in this area of work, particularly in delivering schemes in an urban environment.
You should have an HNC/BSc/BEng in civil engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualification (or to be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise).
An awareness of the political context and environment of a local authority and around 5+ years of experience are also desirable.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you.