Project Engineer
Starting salary: £39,336
Job level: Level 3 Zone 2
Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 11th July 2024 at 23:59
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About us
In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
The role
As a key member of our team, you will provide essential engineering services for the implementation of traffic schemes, contributing to the realization of Camden's vision as a safe and inviting community. Your role will involve managing the council's highways term contractor to ensure the timely and budget-compliant delivery of projects while upholding the highest standards of health and safety regulations.
Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders will be crucial as you navigate various schemes, including the coordination of temporary road closures and parking suspensions. Additionally, your commitment to staying updated with legislative changes and industry best practices will be vital in shaping the work of the design team and fostering knowledge dissemination within and outside the service.
About you
The successful candidate will need to have a strong background in traffic engineering and a proven history of successful scheme implementation. A solid understanding of local government responsibilities and the legal framework for engineering and traffic matters is essential. Additionally, expertise in contract management, proven experience in Engineering/Transportation and familiarity with Health and Safety Regulations, is required.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.