Team Leader (Structures)

The structures team cover a varied role but are primarily responsible for the design, inspection and maintenance of the Councils highway structures.

It is expected that the applicant would be a chartered civil/structural engineer with extensive post qualification experience.

Knowledge is required of contract procedures and administration along with civil engineering design and site supervision related to structures and a requirement to be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.

You should have experience in the design, assessment and maintenance of bridges and other highway structures and would possess good organisational and communication skills along with asset and project management skills and principles.

Current driving licence or means to mobility support is required.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative. You'll have the scope to work flexibly across the service, giving you plenty of opportunity for a varied, enjoyable and productive day.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead Council is transforming how we interact with customers through the Customer Experience and Digital Service. We are building solutions based on user needs so that both our contact centre and website offer the same seamless experience. We can offer a fantastic variety of projects covering a large range of interesting service areas where you will see real tangible benefits for our customers and internal teams.

We're truly committed to providing our residents with the highest quality of services and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary of £45,441 - £48,474
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
You'll get generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year and the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year
We have flexible and hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance for our employees
We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link

Job Profile

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