Job info	Job info details
Job title	Senior Graduate Engineer (Structures)
Strategic team/Directorate	Place
Service	Civil & Structural Engineering
Business unit	Engineering Services
Responsible to (day to day issues)	Engineering Design Manager
Accountable to (line manager)	Engineering Design Manager
Salary grade	I

1. Key purpose of job

• To undertake and fulfil an active role in the delivery of civil/structural engineering projects being undertaken by the engineering team to provide an efficient, economic and effective service, reporting to the Senior Engineer.

2. Anticipated outcomes of post

• To directly support the Senior Engineer with the preparation of civil/structural engineering designs and supervision of engineering schemes and other projects from feasibility to construction and maintenance.
• To ensure that all designs are undertaken in accordance with appropriate codes of practice in a technically competent and profession manner prior to issue to the Senior Engineer for final sign off.
• To actively develop detailed knowledge and experience through a combination of in post training and carrying out Continuous Professional Development (CPD), to increase expertise and understanding of civil/structural engineering.
• Provide clients and the public with professional advice on general Civil/Structural Engineering matters relating to projects, or where a risk to property or human health exists.

3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post

• As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services.
• Work on a variety of schemes and projects in such a manner to ensure that an expeditious, efficient and cost-effective service is provided to meet the needs and priorities of the Council and other clients, keeping the Senior Engineer regularly advised as to progress, future requirements and problem areas.
• To supervise and report on contractors, consultants and other suppliers on internal and external projects to the Senior Engineer.
• Undertake and process surveys and produce detailed survey/topographical plans using modern electronic distance measurement equipment linked to computer programmes.
• Produce civil and structural engineering designs, plans, detailed drawings, bills of quantities and contract documentation using GIS systems and AutoCAD.
• Assist with the administration of engineering contracts.
• Undertaking site supervision of contractors working on projects under the direction of the Senior Engineer.
• Ensure that risk assessments are undertaken to eliminate or control risk, and to ensure safe working practices are developed and implemented to minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Keep abreast of current relevant legislation and design standards.
• Keep computerised engineering design and survey software up to date and generally maintain survey equipment.
• Liaise with statutory undertakers, external partners and other individuals or bodies affected by works.
• Input into the preparation of reports and deal with complaints and correspondence from members of the public, Elected Members and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Engineering team at meetings, working parties, contract meetings, etc., with the support of the Senior Engineer.
• Assist in ensuring the development and maintenance of sound engineering practices.
• Understand and highlight risks associated with projects.
• Ensuring the development and maintenance of sound engineering practices.
• Undertaking reasonable out-of-hours working, if required.

4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post

• Not Applicable. 

5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post

• Not Applicable. 

6. Working environment and conditions of the post

• Normal working environment and conditions when in the design office.
• General office-based design, attendance at meetings in other offices within Torbay and attendance at site meetings on local and regional projects.
• Work on construction sites inside Torbay often daily for either part or whole day.
• Work in a variety of environments, i.e. highways, coastal, structures on a weekly basis involving ongoing exposure to low-risk conditions and occasional high-risk environments.
• Working outside surveying/inspecting watercourses, coastal assets and building structures.

7. Physical demands of the post

• Normal physical effort for office-based design elements of the role.
• The postholder will be required to regularly attend site and occasionally to provide cover across the different engineering disciplines (coastal, highways, drainage, structures) which may require periods of intense physical demand.
• The post requires the inspection of various civil and structural engineering assets within Torbay, often involving intense effort on foot to reach remote sites. Some of these assets are in awkward places to reach i.e. down embankments, in overgrown areas or across fields etc.
• The above may require site attendance during periods of adverse weather conditions, possibly outside daylight hours. This will involve exposure to moderate noise, heat, cold and potentially uncomfortable or difficult surroundings / conditions.

8. Specific resources used by the post

• Surveying Equipment to undertake a variety of engineering functions – ranging in value from £500 to £25,000. Frequency of use is dependent on projects that are being undertaken but could be daily/weekly.
• Specialist computer software.

9. Key contacts and relationships

External

• Working closely with colleagues within the Engineering section and within Torbay Council to achieve outputs as required by clients.
• Managing external consultants and contractors working on behalf of Torbay Council.
• Liaising with Statutory Undertakers and other individuals or bodies affected by the works.
• Dealing with members of the public through consultations and supervision of contracts on site.

Internal

• Liaising with Torbay Council Departments regarding the preparation of urban, highway, coastal and civil/structural engineering designs and contracts.

10. Other duties

• To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.

Other Information

• All staff must commit to the Workplace Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Policy.
• Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo the checks appropriate to the post applied for.
• The post holder is expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. And are aware that the Chief Executive and the Director for Childrens Services are the Safeguarding Leads for the Council.
• This post is office based at Moose Hall but the post holder may be required to move their base to any other location within the Council at a future date.
• You will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self Declaration Form. Criminal convictions will only be taken into account when they are relevant to the post. You will only be asked to disclose ‘unspent’ convictions.
• The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement.
• The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures.
• The post-holder must comply with the Council’s Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role.
• The post-holder must be committed to the Council’s Core Values for employees – “Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity”. Evidence will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes.
• If this post is customer facing, it will require the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• If you are required to access a government system such as HMRC, DWP or The Public services network (PSN) as part of your role with the Council you will be required to complete a basic disclose with your line manager before you can access these systems. Your manager will be required to complete a verification form that confirms your identity, nationality and immigration status, employment history and unspent convictions (third party).
• If you are required to use your own vehicle on Council business or drive a council vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsements by accessing www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence and providing a code to your Line Manager in order to share your driving licence information with the Council.

Person Specification

Note for Candidate

All Candidates

The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement. In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.

Candidates who consider that they have a disability

Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.

If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.

Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.

If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.

Job info	Job info details
Job Title	Senior Graduate Engineer (Structures)
Strategic team/Directorate	Place
Service	Civil & Structural Engineering
Business unit	Engineering Services

Skills and effectiveness

Essential skills and effectiveness

• Ability and adaptability in structural engineering practices and design standards in the broad range of buildings and structures found within the regional environment, including urban, commercial, industrial, domestic, leisure, marine, and highway structures.
• Effective communication skills, including correspondence and report preparation.
• IT skills including using Microsoft packages, specialist design software, including TEDDS/Tekla structural design packages.
• Experienced in the use of Autocad & Revit.
• Ability to manage, monitor and review performance to meet targets.
• Ability to deal firmly but fairly with contractors on site, have an unbiased approach to people and an ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and work on a range of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively persuade and negotiate with tact and diplomacy to minimise disputes and opposition and maintain effective relationships.

Desirable skills and effectiveness

• Project management skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• A basic knowledge of financial management. 

Knowledge

Essential knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of structural engineering especially in relation to building
  structures.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and statutory obligations in relation to building regulations and design codes of practice.
• Knowledge of sound engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering Method of Measurement.

Desirable knowledge

• Knowledge of Procurement process.
• Basic understanding of contract procedures and contract law.

Experience and achievements

Essential experience and achievements

• Extensive experience of structural and civil engineering design, including use of modern computer techniques.
• Experience of formally responding to contractor RFI’s (Requests for Information) on live construction projects.
• Experience of representing the engineering team at progress meetings and design team meetings, with the support of senior colleagues, where required on more complex projects.

Desirable experience and achievements

• Experience in both urban and marine environments together with experience in the design of marine structures and other related elements.
• Experience of working with external organisations and other interest groups.

Qualifications/professional memberships

Essential qualifications/professional memberships

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.

Desirable qualifications/professional memberships

• Academic and/or vocational qualifications in structural design or related subjects.
• Working towards corporate or chartered membership of the IStructE or ICE.

Other requirements

Other requirements of the job role

• Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay/South West/UK to carry out duties.
• Ability to accommodate unsociable hours.
• Ability to accommodate hybrid working and occasional out-of-hours working.
• DBS checked.
• Accommodate occasional/permanent home-working