Engineering Assistants (Strategic Projects)

Post No. POSN001034 – Engineering Assistants (Strategic Projects) x 2

Newport City Council’s City Services Department is seeking to appoint 2 Engineering Assistants to work on upcoming strategic highways and sustainable development projects. These posts are fixed term for an initial period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

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Newport City Council: Improving people’s lives

Newport is a vibrant, new city with a bold vision to create a place where people choose to live, work and stay. Newport City Council’s success can be attributed to our forward thinking, positive approach. It’s what enables us to deliver high-quality services that are continuously improving.

City Services is responsible for the Council’s front line services including, customer service channels (digital, contact centre and face to face) and environmental operations such as Engineering Design, Waste, Cleansing, Highways, Projects, Transport, Parks and Cemeteries.

The post holder will report directly to the Strategy and Policy Team Manager, delivering on a variety of exciting and challenging highway and sustainable development projects. These include the implementation of the upcoming pavement parking ban, default 20mph speed limits, and school streets schemes. The role is varied and offers an opportunity to deliver on new priorities for the Council, including the introduction of on-street electric vehicle charging.

The post holder will be responsible for implementing schemes by preparing plans for the preliminary design of these highways and sustainable transport initiatives, including traffic signs and carriageway marking design using bespoke CAD applications and assisting in the implementation of permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) and updating the Parkmap GIS database.

The successful candidate should have excellent administrative and problem solving skills, experience of using all Microsoft Office packages and digital design packages such as AutoCAD. A good eye for detail and effective time management skills are also required.

A flexible approach to work is essential due to the nature of the role and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines is also required. A strong communicator is required for this role, as you will be liaising with Schools, Residents, Elected Members, alongside other Council departments. You will enjoy being part of a team but also able to work autonomously.

We are seeking individuals with drive and ambition to realise new innovations and opportunities for the future whilst ensuring compliance with legislation is maintained in the efficient delivery of services to our residents.

In return for your commitment, we offer an open, friendly working environment with modern working practices and systems. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, professional development, flexible and agile working, and free limited on-site parking.

Our vision is to provide the most efficient and effective services in Wales and to enable this you will need to embrace change, technology and performance management.

We look forward to receiving your application if you meet the criteria and requirements of this role.

We offer a wide range of Company benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 37-hour week for all full-time staff with option to access flexitime arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 29 days after five years’ service and 32 after ten.
• Access to a wide range of training and courses
• Benefits: Vectis card, cycle purchase and car benefit schemes
• Access to a Credit Union
• On-site staff restaurant at Civic Centre
• Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools

Currently the team are all working from home and the necessary IT and any additional equipment will be provided for the successful candidate to do this comfortably.

Manager details for informal discussion regarding the post: Amy Preece, Strategy and Policy Team Manager - amy.preece@newport.gov.uk / 01633 210821

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

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