Project Officer - Structural - INTERNAL

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Project Officer - PKC12302
£44,223 - £47,170
Pullar House, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

An exciting Opportunity has arisen to employ a Structural Engineering Projects Officer. This post will form part of the Energy and Engineering Team within Property Services. The role will allow the Individual to develop and deliver Structural Engineering activities, projects and carry out detailed surveys within Perth and Kinross Council's Property Estate.

This will include providing structural engineering support for new build projects and refurbishment of existing properties such as schools, libraries, leisure centres and all other public buildings and associated structures.

The role would require the ability to complete designs, briefing documents, specifications and carry out project/contract management relating to the Structural Engineering discipline. Carrying out Structural assessments of existing PKC Non- Domestic buildings and structures to determine future planned maintenance works are also a key function of the role.

For larger scale projects there is an expectation the post holder will produce detailed briefing documents to engage and manage external Structural Engineers to undertake detailed designs.

There will also be a requirement to support the reactive maintenance team, working throughout the council’s estate advising on essential structural repairs where necessary. To aid in this process the postholder will be required to manage and monitor the structural concerns module in the Concerto property management system.

Other duties associated with the role may include the following:

• Deliver best practice principles for the specialism ensuring they are implemented and maintained in all appropriate aspects of construction design, procurement and reporting of construction activities.

• Responding to queries and complaints from a variety of internal and external customers ensuring key stakeholders are provided with clear information relating to the work area.

• Represent the Property Service as required on National or other Working or Management Group meetings, other Services, outside bodies and community representatives.

• Maintain a high level of commercial awareness including the management of resources and activities within a business environment.

• Provide technical and procurement advice and support the Council’s front-line services on issues including, preparation of budgets, option appraisals, feasibility studies, procurement options, quality control and sustainable construction.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an individual who has experience within design, surveying and project management relating to the specific Structural Engineering discipline within a Building and Construction Environment.  To undertake the role, we require excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to complete and implement projects within target deadlines.  Must be capable of developing innovative solutions and provide technical support to other areas of the service and council.

Self-motivated and confident with excellent communication skills to establish good working relationships.  Working on your own initiative or  as part of a multidisciplinary team of Architects and other Engineering staff you will engage effectively with a wide and diverse audience including Technical and Non-Technical individuals.  Some supervisory skills are required for mentoring junior members of staff where necessary.

You should have a Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering.

It is expected that the individual will have excellent IT skills and be suitably qualified with a relevant Structural/Civil Engineering degree. It is also essential to have a good working knowledge of, AutoCAD, NBS, STRUCAD, and other appropriate systems, calculation/design packages to allow for the effective delivery of  Project activities relating to Structural Engineering design.

It would also be an advantage if the individual had experience of  managing different forms of contracts such as NEC 4 and have the ability to administer these effectively.

A sound knowledge of Health and Safety including CDM regulations 2015 are also required. Experience of  undertaking the duties of a Principal Designer would also be beneficial but not essential.

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. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. 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.

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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
• 7 public holidays
• 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 (remove if not relevant)
• 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.

 

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Grant Key, Principal Officer on GSKey@pkc.gov.uk 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 form. 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.