Job Introduction
The pay range for this role will be £52,413 - £60,357 (pro rata for part time colleagues)
We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Seeking Civil Engineering Specialists
Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure and delivering projects that make a real difference to communities?
We’re looking for talented Civil Engineers and have several exciting opportunities to join our Engineering Service and help us build sustainable solutions for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Who are we?
We are a progressive engineering team committed to delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable infrastructure.
From highways improvements to asset management, our work underpins the everyday lives of thousands of people. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
Transformation and digital ways of working are at the heart of what we do. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Engineering Service within the authority.
This advert is for the following role:
- Section: Asset Engineering
- Team: Structures
- Job Title: Highways Structures Team Leader
- Role Profile: GRO033 - Engineering / Transportation Team Leader
- Pay Range: BCP Band 12 £52,413 to £60,357
Other opportunities
We are currently advertising other job opportunities across the Engineering service. Please take a look at these opportunities as you may feel they are more suitable to your skills and experience.
What is the role like?
You’ll work on diverse projects across multiple structures assets, with a supportive environment where your ideas matter and your expertise shapes what we do.
You will be responsible for the successful delivery of highway structures schemes, programmes and asset management.
The role combines technical, contractual, and leadership expertise for design and construction delivery with the ability to manage a team.
You will manage a team of engineering technical and professional staff to enable effective delivery of highway structures engineering service. This includes managing, motivating and supporting the team, performance management, and contributing to recruitment.
This role will monitor cost and financial information for projects and programmes with an annual value of approximately £1m - £5m.
You will plan and organise projects, programmes and services within monthly to yearly horizons, but with a view and plan of annual requirements with an understanding of longer-term perspective in structures asset management.
As Design Lead or Approver and Project Manager for designated projects, the postholder will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, manage risks, budgets and maintain governance throughout the project lifecycle and programmes.
You will provide expertise and authoritative advice into the development and improvement of asset management and structures policies, standards, specifications, projects, procurement of consultants and contractors, and design/delivery of schemes, studies and services so that they are delivered in line with service's standards, best practice and regulations.
Prepare proposals, reports, and submissions on resources, objectives, and targets for service planning purposes in specified area to support the delivery of service.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations, such as Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations and have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, which sets out the statutory duties of the Council to fulfil.
Manage and control project, service and programme budgets to ensure that spend is within financial limits, value for money is achieved, and to help protect the financial health of the Council.
What will you be doing?
- Managing work across the road bridges, footbridges, culverts, subways, retaining walls and gantry assets as part of the planned structures maintenance programme.
- Leading and supporting the development of highway structures schemes working through all the gateway lifecycle stages of a project from concept to construction.
- Reviewing and approving work such as design drawings, specifications, tender and preconstruction information.
- Managing the planned programme based on asset management prioritisation.
- Safeguarding projects and programmes to be delivered within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with technical standards and legal obligations.
- Assessing inspection condition data and site information to validate decisions and manage risk.
- Managing contracts and performance of the team and providers to deliver services.
- Leading and collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver our objectives.
- Driving innovation in highway structures and asset management
What do you need?
- Degree in relevant engineering discipline or traffic/transportation discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (ICE/IHE/CIHT/IStructE), Project management qualification (APM), NEC Project manager accreditation, Member of the Institute of Asset Management (MIAM) or Equivalent Status.
- Experience of commissioning and managing external services or contractors.
- Experience in leadership of high-profile innovative projects, policies or programmes which have a wide-ranging impact and reputational risk for the council.
- Comprehensive understanding of health and safety and relevant legislation with legal knowledge in relation to statutory duties of the council relating to areas of work such as structures, construction, highways, or engineering.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of how to deliver highway structures, design, construction and applications in maintenance and repairs.
- Financial and contract management skills along with commercial acumen.
- Problem solving and risk management skills associated with managing major projects and/or complex programmes/services, and ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Capability to lead, manage and develop a team to deliver complex engineering projects and programmes.
- Skill to build relationships with, persuade and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, teams of technical people and professional colleagues.
- Aptitude to engage and motivate teams of technical people and professional colleagues.
- Ability to plan and manage projects and programmes, including the work of others, such as team members, consultants and contractors and balance competing demands.
- Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving license with access to own or pool car.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Remote working for parts of you week.
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 31 days after two years.
- Professional development and support in your areas of interest
- Opportunities to work on projects that shape communities and improve lives
What does a typical day look like?
One day you might be approving design information for a new retaining wall scheme, the next, you’re reviewing defects from a bridge principal inspection report and confirming repair requirements, then looking at the asset database and prioritising structures to be repaired in the future works programme. You’ll lead project meetings, collaborate with stakeholders and contractors, and contribute to innovative solutions that keep our infrastructure resilient.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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