• Vacancy ID:
    ID 1392
  • Advertising End Date:
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  • All Locations
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  • Position
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    £42,424.99 - £45,994.17 per annum
  • Vacancy Type
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  • Construction
  • Working Pattern
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  • Working Year
    52 Weeks
  • Hours Per Week:
    37 hours
  • About the Job Role

  • As a Project Engineer you will manage a number of small or medium contracts, or assist the Senior Project Engineer with larger contracts.

    You will provide direction and management of the construction team in your area and deputise for the Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager as required.

    You will plan and prepare works programme safety files and plan, organise and co-ordinate plant, material and labour resources.
     
    With extended post-qualification experience working in a contracting environment as an Engineer, you will have thorough knowledge and understanding of Structural and Cyclic Road Maintenance.

    You will have an HNC or a Degree in Civil Engineering, or substantial relevant work experience.

    You will be a highly motivated and adaptable individual and be able to perform well as part of a team.

    You will have applied technical and professional skills and proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, organise workload effectively and efficiently and the ability to set targets and objectives and undertake project analysis.
    A Category B Driving Licence or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain is essential.
     
    You will also be paid:
     
    Standby Payment - £155.71 per week when on standby
  • About Tayside Contracts

  • Tayside Contracts is the collaborative operating arm of the three Councils in Tayside (our Constituent Councils): 

    • Angus Council
    • Dundee City Council
    • Perth & Kinross Council 

    We currently employ 2,559 people covering over 3,000 posts, working in more than 420 establishments across Tayside providing essential public services to the 420,000 residents in Tayside on behalf of the three councils.

    Our services include catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, winter and emergency response, vehicle maintenance, quarry materials and a Signshop.

    Our Vision is to be ‘a high performing and expanding shared service: proud of what we do and chosen for how we do it’.

    To support us to reach our vision, and strategic priorities outlined in our Business Plan, we have 4 key values:

    • People
    • Performance
    • Partnership
    • Perception

    Our values are embedded within the culture of Tayside and outline who we need to be; how we need to act and behave, to achieve what we want for Tayside Contracts and our local communities.

    Employee Benefits

    Working with Tayside Contracts has its perks and employees have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits including:

    • 28 days Annual Leave rising to 33 after 5 years service
    • 5 fixed Public Holidays
    • Additional Long Service Leave and Long Service Awards
    • Opportunities for Overtime
    • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (including 15.7% contribution by the employer and Ill Health Retirement Enhancements and Death in Service Benefits)
    • Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) Scheme
    • Lifestyle Savings Discounts - giving you access to a range of discounts across UK major retailers
    • Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support including access to an employee assistance programme
    • Occupational Sick Pay
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Tay Valley Credit Union
    • Corporate Fitness Membership Rate
    • Supported Volunteering Policy
    • Charity/Payroll Giving Scheme
    • Annual Employee Awards
    • Learning, Development and Career Progression Opportunities
    • Flexible Working and Flexible Retirement Policies
    • Family Friendly Policies

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