Job Description

Technician, Structures Team PKC11363

£34,331 - £37,878

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

An enthusiastic and experienced candidate is required to join the Structures Team, which is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the Council’s bridge stock of over 1123 bridges and other roads related structures. This role is primarily involved in the preparation of an overall annual programme of bridge maintenance works, along with preparation of and supervision of bridge maintenance schemes, as required, for maintenance works to repair or strengthen bridges and other roads related structures including the use of Safe Working Practices, CDM Regulations, Quality Assurance Systems and Office Procedures. This will include liaising with Statutory Undertakers, affected landowners, householders, businesses, other clients, community representatives and the like. You will also be expected to deal with enquiries from members of the public, community representatives, other Services and outside bodies.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs

https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/51581/FAQ/pdf/Hybrid_Working_FAQs.pdf?m=1714056244770

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

It is desirable that you should have experience within a Local Government Bridge Authority environment and have experience in preparing, procuring and supervising routine maintenance projects on bridges and road related structures and have good financial awareness and communication skills. It is desirable that you should have a working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act, the CDM Regulations 2015 and have the ability to carry out Risk Assessments.

It is desirable that you have achieved or are working towards achieving professional registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech) as recognised by the Engineering Council. Good written and oral communication skills are essential.

The Individual

You must have an HNC in Civil Engineering (recognised by The Engineering Council) or equivalent in a related discipline. You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

For informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Derek Davidson on 01738 477236.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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