Job Description

Summer Student, Roads Infrastructure Team PKC11487

£22,524 Fixed Term (until 13 September 2024)

Site Offices for the Cross Tay Link Road, Stormontfield Road, Perth.

The Roads Infrastructure Team is looking for an enthusiastic Summer Student to provide support to existing staff who are undertaking the supervision of the construction phase of the Cross Tay Link Road, the largest ever infrastructure project undertaken by Perth & Kinross Council.

Perth and Kinross is at the heart of Scotland and, as well as being a beautiful area with easy connections to all points north, west, east and south, holds ambitious plans for sustainable economic growth. This ambition seeks to harness the innovation and creativity of the area – capitalising on our natural assets, great connections and the talent and potential of our communities. Indeed, the Council itself is making major investments in areas including our education facilities, whilst the cultural scene is also recovering from the pandemic period. In addition, the Tay Cities Deal will also be a catalyst for further growth. Beyond this, we are also working hard to mitigate climate change, improve environments and ensure all can lead healthy and active lives in a low-carbon energy efficient environment.

As well as being a great place to live and work, Perth & Kinross Council provides opportunities for training and development and a chance to be involved in projects that will define your career whilst shaping the future of our city, towns, smaller settlements and countryside. You’ll benefit from excellent annual leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and many other employee perks including corporate leisure membership and staff wellbeing support.

This exciting post provides an interesting opportunity to be a part of a small team which delivers Capital funded roads infrastructure projects, the most high profile of which is the £150million Cross Tay Link Road which commenced construction in Summer 2022.

Your main duties will involve assisting the team in the supervision of construction activities and keeping site records. You will also be required to provide some administrative support to the project team as well as support with project communications and community benefits events linked to the project.

You will have good people/computer skills and be able to work in a small team. You should be studying towards a qualification (Degree/ HND/ HNC) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, the Built Environment or similar. Experience of Civil Engineering design and / or site supervision is desirable but not essential.

This post will be based on-site at the site offices for the Cross Tay Link Road, Stormontfield Road, Perth. Applicants must be able to travel to this location for work. A driving licence is essential in order for the post-holder to be able to travel in a site pool vehicle (car or 4x4) from the main site office to the various other site compounds and throughout the site.

The Individual

For further information about this post, please contact Ross Fletcher Telephone 07920 765047 Email arfletcher@pkc.gov.uk

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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