Job Description

Summer Student x 2posts - Traffic and Network Team, (Fixed Term until 6 September 2024) - PKC11354
£22,524
Pullar House, Perth

The Traffic & Network Team are looking for Summer Students to be based in Pullar House, Perth.

Duties will include assisting in the survey, design and supervision of roads projects. There are 2 posts, one of which is within the Road Safety team and one within the Roads Design team:

· Road Safety - You will assist in the preparation of minor traffic engineering projects such as traffic signs, road markings and traffic calming schemes. You will also assist in the assessment of road traffic collision data.
· Roads Design - You will assist in the preparation of projects such as footway and carriageway resurfacing, drainage improvements and public transport infrastructure improvements.

You must be studying for, or have recently completed, a qualification in Civil Engineering (or similar).

The Individual

Experience is not essential, however, candidates should have good computer skills and be comfortable working as part of a team and under their own initiative.

You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you require further information or would like to discuss in more detail, please contact Craig Daly, Team Leader on 01738 477273 or at CEDaly@pkc.gov.uk

When applying for this post, please 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.

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.

A healthy work life balance is important to us 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.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.