Team Manager - Structures & Flooding

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £26.91 - £30.30

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 1st August 2024.

East Lothian is one of Scotland's fastest growing council areas. Home to more than 100,000 people, the county is renowned for the richness of its local communities and their proud history

As the Team Manager for the Flooding and Structures team, you will be responsible for the management of the Council’s road structure assets such as bridges, culverts and retaining walls.This includes managing the inspection and assessment regime, Technical Approval of new structures on public roads, managing Abnormal Indivisible Load movements and developing, prioritising and delivering a program of capital and revenue work to ensure a safe and well maintained road structures stock. You will also provide technical advice on flood risk management, the management of water-related assets and the water environment matters and to work in partnership with other council services and external partner.

With a Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject and Incorporated or Chartered Membership of a relevant Institution, you will have substantial knowledge and experience in a relevant field.  You must have a proven track record of delivering projects and service priorities, including the ability to achieve project milestones and targets.  You must be able to demonstrate proven experience of developing successful working relationships with contractors and professional service providers and in NEC contract management.  You will have demonstrable experience in asset management and planning, tracking, and communicating progress on projects. You will also have capital and revenue budgetary experience including preparation, monitoring and control arrangements.

As well as a knowledge and understanding of the management of road Structures you  must also have knowledge and an understanding of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in the delivery of  flood schemes

You will be business and customer focused with a demonstrable record of, identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change, and exercising strong leadership skills.  You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and have the ability to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines.   You will also have a sound understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and initiatives.

 With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information and produce reports and with experience of presenting information in public forums.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Road Services

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

The post holder will be responsible for the Road Structures and flooding team and assist the Service Manager - Roads in delivering and developing the full range of services provided by the Department. This will include but not limited to the day to day supervision and management of staff and the workforce ; maximizing efficiency of service delivery within specified standards and approved budgets and complying with the Council’s policies and plans with a commitment to best value.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or relevant subject or equivalent recognised qualification that allows applicant to become a Chartered Engineer.

Committed to continued professional development.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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