Jobs at Wakefield Council in United Kingdom

Do you want to join a team helping to shape the future of Wakefield through engineering for Section 38 and 278 processes on new housing developments?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Section 38 and 278 Team as an Engineer at a time of great investment and regeneration for the district.

The team provides quality consultation on new developments across the Wakefield District. The main drives for the team are to encourage innovation through design and to ensure that development proposals meet all standards set out, ensuring the best provision of services to the existing and prospective residents and businesses in Wakefield.

We are looking to appoint a Section 38 and 278 Engineer within the team to play a major role in the consultation process for highways within new developments throughout the District.

Good communication skills are essential in the role of Engineer within this team, as you will be asked to provide in-depth reviews and comments regarding highway design submissions for new developments. You will also provide project supervision of schemes to ensure that the development progresses through the highway adoption process in a timely manner. The role requires you to work closely with other departments, Councillors, and interested parties; so proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise, and persuasive style will be required.

This role is based in the Wakefield One building in Wakefield City Centre at a time of exciting change and renovation across the city. As a member of the wider Regeneration and Economic Growth team, you will be at the forefront of these historic projects.

Benefits
The role attracts a number of benefits including:

• Flexible Working and Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you in meeting your work/life balance needs.
• Ongoing training provisions and a clear focus on personal development to ensure you meet your career goals.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Sarah Peel.

Tel: 01924 306033

E-mail: speel@wakefield.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Probation

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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