The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties associated with the role of Assistant Engineer:

• The supervision and contract administration of construction/operations/maintenance works.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes and budgets to ensure that works are implemented on time and on budget.
• assess ongoing and completed works and manage budgets.
• arrange for the design and delivery of roads infrastructural projects.
• prepare work programmes.
• prepare tender and contract documentation.
• assess planning applications from an engineering perspective.
• represent the Council at meetings with staff, elected members, community/general interest groups, businesses, and residents.
• prepare reports for these meetings as required.
• reply in a timely manner to all correspondence and requests for reports.
• liaise with and respond to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies.
• Complying with Health and Safety legislation and procurement rules.
• Maintaining good records.
• Ensuring an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders.
• Attending training as required.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Possess good knowledge and understanding of engineering works and the role of Assistant Engineer in the Local Authority.
• Possess good professional knowledge and skills.
• Possess good judgement and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on his or her own initiative in an independent environment and without constant supervision.
• Be able to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people.
• Possess good organisational skills.
• Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and delivery of results in a workplace environment.
• Competency in the area of Information Technology.

Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

1. hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering.

2. have at least two years satisfactory relevant engineering experience; and

3. possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

Further Information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.