Highways Adoption Engineer

We are seeking to recruit a Highways Adoption Engineer who will ensure that all new roads built within the County are designed and built to a standard suitable for adoption as publicly maintained highway and to manage the procedures relating to securing highway status. To work with developers, their representatives and the Council's legal and finance officers to secure agreements under Section 38 and Section 278 of the Highways Act.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The duties of this role include, but aren't limited to;

To apply technical expertise and make recommendations when assessing and approving technical drawings and associated documentation in relation to construction of new roads for development.

To calculate and negotiate quantities and financial bond figures and to establish and secure inspection fee payments associated with the works.

To instruct legal and finance officers in relation to project finance (including enforcement) and to maintain accurate financial records of costs, estimates and financial bond security.

To monitor works progress, prepare certification for approval and advise the Principal Engineer on release of financial bonds as schemes progress.

To address day to day technical queries with clients and their representatives to ensure construction works are undertaken to the required specifications and standards., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 1 October 2024

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

A HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related subject, or equivalent level of qualification in a relevant subject area or be working towards this qualification.

As this is a career graded post, the successful candidate will enter the role at either grade 8, 9 or 10. The starting grade is dependent on the candidates' qualifications and relevant experience to date. As the post holder achieves the required qualification and develops further experience within the role, they will have the opportunity to progress through the grades to a maximum grade 10.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:


• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.


• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.


• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).


• Hybrid working (home and office working).


• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.


• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.


• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.


• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).


• Discounted DCC gym membership.


• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.


• Trade Union membership.


• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits