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Engineer in Southend-On-Sea (SS1) | Hays Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Field Service Engineer Dawsongroup Plc Crowe Green, Brentwood (CM15), CM15 9NN 1 week ago Mobile Power Technician Sunbelt Rentals Basildon, Essex Competitive 2 weeks ago Field Service Engineer (Full Product Training) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Basildon (SS13) £35000 - £40000 per annum + Training + Overtime + Progression 1 week ago Business Development & Administration Focus Resourcing Group Brentwood (CM13) £26237 - £30000 per annum 2 weeks ago Insurance Client Service Advisor - AGCN AON UK Ltd Chelmsford, Essex Competitive 1 week ago Refrigeration Design Engineer Platform Recruitment Limited Melbourne, Chelmsford (CM1), CM1 From £50,000 to £62,000 per annum 2 hours ago NEW Estimating Manager WR HVACR Wickford (SS11), SS11 £60000 - £70000 per annum 1 week ago Asbestos Surveyor Analyst Penguin Recruitment Ltd Grays (RM16) £42000 - £44800 per annum 1 month ago Technical Sales Engineer ATA Recruitment Burnt Mills, Basildon (SS13), SS13 1DJ £40k - 42k per year + Company Car + Commission c10% + Company Pension 5 days ago Technical Sales – Water Storage Solutions Mitchell Maguire Billericay (CM12) From £38,000 to £43,000 per annum 1 month ago Field Service Engineer Dawsongroup Plc Crowe Green, Brentwood (CM15), CM15 9NN 1 week ago Mobile Power Technician Sunbelt Rentals Basildon, Essex Competitive 2 weeks ago Field Service Engineer (Full Product Training) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Basildon (SS13) £35000 - £40000 per annum + Training + Overtime + Progression 1 week ago Business Development & Administration Focus Resourcing Group Brentwood (CM13) £26237 - £30000 per annum 2 weeks ago Insurance Client Service Advisor - AGCN AON UK Ltd Chelmsford, Essex Competitive 1 week ago Refrigeration Design Engineer Platform Recruitment Limited Melbourne, Chelmsford (CM1), CM1 From £50,000 to £62,000 per annum 2 hours ago NEW Estimating Manager WR HVACR Wickford (SS11), SS11 £60000 - £70000 per annum 1 week ago Asbestos Surveyor Analyst Penguin Recruitment Ltd Grays (RM16) £42000 - £44800 per annum 1 month ago Technical Sales Engineer ATA Recruitment Burnt Mills, Basildon (SS13), SS13 1DJ £40k - 42k per year + Company Car + Commission c10% + Company Pension 5 days ago Technical Sales – Water Storage Solutions Mitchell Maguire Billericay (CM12) From £38,000 to £43,000 per annum 1 month ago Engineer Hays Southend-On-Sea (SS1) Permanent Published: 4 days ago £46142.0 - £52413.0 per annum + £46,142 - £52,413 Engineer Hays Your New Organisation Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role We are looking for an Engineer to join the Highways & Coastal - Project Delivery & Highway Asset Management team on a full-time and permanent basis. This contract is offered on a hybrid basis. It is predominantly a site-based role, with a combination of attending the Office and working from home. As an Engineer, you will lead and support senior engineers with the technical execution of design and engineering activities on a variety of engineering projects, including feasibility studies, consultations, site inspections, surveys, contract administration duties, reporting and technical queries. You will oversee the production of various aspects of design in accordance with relevant design standards and codes, including sign-off in accordance with grade. You will prepare and design allocated elements of contract documents for various civil engineering schemes with minimal supervision using appropriate national design codes and standards such as DMRB, MfS, MCHW, IANs, HPNs, TSRGD, Traffic Sign Manuals & relevant FCERM documentation. You will support the Senior Engineers / Principal Engineer at internal and external meetings, events and workshops to ensure delivery of projects and programmes. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, good knowledge and application of Highway and Health and Safety legislation, including construction (Design and Management) regulations is essential for this role. It is essential that you have working knowledge of financial management including budgetary governance and controls. You must be able to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders/members/local councillors and the public on all highway, flooding and coastal related matters. Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships are crucial for this role. You must be able to prepare and design allocated elements of contract documents for various civil engineering schemes with minimal supervision using appropriate national design codes and standards. Your application will not be considered if you do not have one of the following: Degree or HNC in civil engineering / highways / related discipline. Membership of (or working towards) a professional body and 5+ years' experience. Equivalent knowledge and experience of working within at least one relevant field (Highways Design/Maintenance, Flooding & Drainage Design or Coastal Design/Maintenance), Traffic Management, Road Safety or Parking. This role requires the post holder to be out and about on-site visits, so a driving licence is essential. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the 'Why Work For Us?' tab. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. 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