Senior Engineer

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Bradford

Senior Engineer

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CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Bradford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4013ef9d42f64cb0b95220796b836887

Full Job Description

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our district with over £300 million in transportation and highway projects. Your responsibilities will include leading feasibility studies, designing and developing highway schemes, ensuring legal and safety compliance, managing project budgets and timelines, and providing technical expertise and leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our community and contribute to a more sustainable transport network. Be a part of shaping a more sustainable transport network and making a lasting impact on our community as the city embarks on an exciting period of regeneration The main responsibilities of this role:

  • Feasibility and Concept Studies: Conduct studies and organise public engagement events to support the development and delivery of highway capital works projects.
  • Design and Development: Lead the design, development, and procurement of highway schemes, ensuring compliance with national standards and internal requirements.
  • Legal and Safety Compliance: Ensure the Council meets its legal obligations under relevant legislation.
  • Project Management: Oversee project budgets and timelines, mitigating any issues to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Team Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership to junior staff, manage stakeholder communication, and produce accurate technical reports for decision-making.
  • If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact James Williams at Equal Opportunities We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

    We are looking for Senior Engineers x3 to join our dedicated team in the Department of Place within Highways Services. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

    Join our dynamic West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund (WY+TF) Team, originally established to oversee the development and delivery of over £150 million in transport infrastructure projects. After successfully completing several major projects, we are now managing additional funding programmes, bringing our total to over £300 million. Our team is diverse and multifaceted, with a core focus on Highway Engineering. We pride ourselves on designing schemes in-house and working closely with external consultants and contractors. Be part of a team that is at the forefront of transforming our district's transport infrastructure. The City of Bradford Metropolitan District is a vibrant city renowned for its award-winning shopping, beautiful parks, nature reserves, historic architecture, museums, galleries, and top-notch leisure facilities. As the city embarks on an exciting period of regeneration, this is the perfect time to become part of our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in supporting major transportation and highway projects, contributing to the transformation of our district with an unprecedented investment of over £300 million over the next 5 to 10 years. Be a part of shaping a more sustainable transport network and making a lasting impact on our community.