The Executive Engineer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver key local authority services which include housing; transportation infrastructure, environment including climate change, energy management and rural water. The Executive Engineer may also be assigned to a municipal district. The role can include responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a range of projects including the effective delivery of services. Executive Engineers may have responsibility for the management and supervision of assigned staff. The person/s appointed will report to and work under the direction of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.

The main responsibilities of the role may include the following:
• Supervising, managing, and carrying out engineering/ancillary services to include the preparation
and management of work programmes.
• Management of Consultants and Contractors including procurement where required.
• Administering construction works contracts where required.
• Responsibility for the management of the day-to-day operations of the work unit/section/
department.
• Managing staff performance, conduct and development and/as required.
• Budget management and preparation, ensuring that works are implemented within allocated
budgets and ensuring accurate and timely draw-down of scheme funds from funding agencies.
• Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace while
ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Ensuring works are implemented in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations
including planning and procurement requirements.
• Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, government departments and statutory
agencies:
• Representing the Council at meetings with, elected members, community/general interest
groups, businesses, and residents.
• Preparation of technical reports for meetings.
• Managing public consultation and engagement processes including liaison with the public and
other key stakeholders.
• Working effectively with the Elected Members and staff in all Council Directorates towards the
successful delivery of Services.
• Working with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved
efficiencies in delivery of service
• Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or
assigned, from time to time
 

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