At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
As our Highway Design Engineering Manager, you will manage and develop a team of specialists for technical services such as Design Engineers, Assistant Design Technicians and Site Supervisors to ensure delivery, the application of policy and a variety of design solutions for Clients including internal Asset Management, Traffic Management and external Developers.
You will be proficient in design and ensure good practice in the delivery of Major Maintenance solutions for civil engineering projects, pavement design and other design projects for a range of clients including Highways, Housing, Parish Councils, and Traffic Management.
Your next role
You will actively seek new work streams, develop new methods of working, procedures and practices to improve the department while promoting a ‘right first time’ approach to all of the works. You will be required to manage professionals and liaise internally and externally with other professionals, stakeholders and working parties which requires highly developed skills in persuading, inspiring, developing and motivating.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Your next steps
Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information about the role please contact Harry Alexander, Project and Programme Delivery Manager, email HAlexander@swindon.gov.uk
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk
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