About the team we are recruiting to

Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. 

We are the UK City of Culture 2021; home to award-winning universities, top level sport and concerts and famous brands such as Jaguar and Severn Trent. We are a part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city. 

Major developments are taking shape around the city, including a new-look shopping centre, a water park, new business quarter, restaurants and a modernised rail station. More and more firms and families are relocating to our city as they see what we have to offer. 

Coventry is a great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital. 

That’s why we are looking for people who can help provide the very best and this is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced Highways Maintenance team, with opportunities for training and further career development.

What is the job role?

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Highways Maintenance Team. You will be working under the guidance of the Senior Engineer, to develop and manage Highways maintenance schemes for carriageways, footways and drainage. You will work closely with the Highways Operations Teams and external contractors to ensure that the Highways Capital Programme, is delivered on time and to budget.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

• To identify highways maintenance needs and prioritise works including working with the Highways Asset Management Engineer to produce forward programmes of work.
• To propose solutions, prepare designs and agree modifications to highway maintenance schemes.
• To design highways maintenance and minor improvement schemes in line with established design parameters including drawings, specifications and contract documentation to ensure the delivery of high-quality services on time and to budget.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a project engineer who can use their knowledge and skills to help us deliver our annual capital funded Highways Maintenance Programme.

This is a great opportunity for you be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team of engineers and technical staff.

The role will challenge you to think innovatively to find solutions to engineering problems, making sure best practice is applied to both project development and delivery.

You’ll need:

• BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent in the same field OR significant and proven experience and knowledge in a Highways maintenance field.
• High level of project management skills and associated tasks, i.e. Health & Safety, Finance, contract control and monitoring.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to pass on your knowledge and be a good mentor to others.
• Have an innovative and adaptable approach to solution finding.

When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, when writing your personal statement please include the following:

• Your experience of highway maintenance scheme delivery, including project planning and scheme values.
• What relevant training and personal development have you done and how have you applied it through your work?
• What new and innovative products or service delivery methods do you have experience of?

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

All attachments for the job can be found here

Interview date(s): 26/11/2020 + 27/11/2020

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled Coventry CC Application process.

Coventry City Council