Engineer (Structures) - 2 Posts, Pullar House, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

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We currently have the following opportunity:

Engineer (Structures), 2 Posts - PKC13809
£47,601 - £50,773
Pullar House, Perth

The Engineer (Structures) role provides professional civil and structural engineering expertise to support the delivery of the Structures capital programme, including bridge maintenance, strengthening and improvement works across Perth and Kinross.

The post holder will be responsible for planning, designing, procuring and delivering structures projects from inception to completion, operating within statutory, technical and corporate frameworks. The role is primarily based at Pullar House, Perth, with regular site visits across the council area.

There may be a requirement to supervise, coordinate and support technical staff, including technicians, as allocated. This will include providing technical guidance, supporting work planning, and contributing to effective team delivery.
The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of bridges and structures, contribute directly to the delivery of an expanded capital investment programme, and develop professionally within a structured local authority environment, supported by a Senior Engineer (Structures).

Perth & Kinross Council offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

The role requires a professional civil and structural engineer with the skills and experience to contribute effectively to the delivery of a complex and expanding Structures capital programme within a local authority environment.

Mandatory requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, with demonstrable relevant knowledge, skills and experience in civil and/or structural engineering.
• Professional civil and/or structural engineering capability relevant to bridges and highway structures.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgement to the assessment, design and delivery of structures projects.
• Ability to work within statutory, governance and health and safety frameworks.
• Ability to support and supervise technical staff as part of a wider team.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
• Ability to assess and analyse complex technical information and develop proportionate, robust engineering solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Well‑developed organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively for both self and others.
• Ability to work effectively within statutory, governance, health and safety frameworks.

Desirable requirements:

• Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Experience of working within a local authority or comparable public‑sector environment.
• Experience of delivering engineering projects and programmes within a local authority or similar public‑sector environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015 roles, including Client, Designer and Principal Designer duties.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management and financial monitoring.
• Experience in supervising and coordinating the work of technical staff, including technicians.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, technical standards and Council policies.
• Ability to use digital systems and technical tools to support efficient and effective service delivery.

 

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Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

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We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Derek Davidson on 01738 477236 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.