Development Related Works Engineer (Highways) 

PO2: Starting Salary £41,967 pa rising in annual increments to £44,862 per annum incl LW

Contract type: 1 x Permanent - Full time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

Lambeth’s Highways team is looking for a new Development Related Works (DRW) Engineer. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a small team which is responsible for the delivery of all works on Lambeth’s Highways that relate to new development.

Lambeth’s diversity as a borough is reflected in the range of types of development it attracts. In the role of DRW Engineer, you could be negotiating a commuted sum for a public square in Brixton one minute and then meeting a developer at the South Bank the next to discuss significant highway improvement works to a major tourist route. Every day will likely bring a new challenge, but with boundless opportunity to make a positive difference to the experience of the huge number of people who use Lambeth’s highways.

If you are a Highways Engineer who is technically capable; organised; and able to be forthright and articulate in dealings with contractors and developers; this could be the perfect role for you. 

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence that you:

• Have a thorough knowledge of highway asset management, construction techniques, traffic management, design standards and specifications.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the key legislation relating to highway adoption and planning approval processes (e.g. Highways Act and the Town & Country Planning Act).
• Have demonstrable experience of delivering projects to agreed outputs and deadlines.
• Have experience of highway asset management within a public sector environment.
• Have experience of writing briefs, contract management and site supervision.
• Share Lambeth’s core values of ambition and accountability.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description & person specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Santosh Vazhappily at svazhappily@lambeth.gov.uk 

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024

Shortlisting: W/C 3rd June 2024 

Interviews: W/C 10th June 2024 

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

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