Highways Engineer

North London

£23-26ph

To assist in managing and progressing of street lighting, civil or highway engineering matters within an area based or function based team including lead responsibility within the specialist area for progressing schemes in accordance with the programme agreed with the Principal Engineer.

To be responsible for managing and progressing street lighting, civil or highway engineering matters within an area based or function based team including lead responsibility within the specialist area for progressing schemes in accordance with the programme agreed with the Principal Engineer.

To achieve timely, effective street lighting and/or highway and civil engineering outcomes which uphold the Council's Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.

To deputise for the Principal Engineer as required on a limited basis.

To ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer focused manner, optimising available resources.

To represent the Council, in conjunction with colleagues, as an expert spokesperson on issues related to the functional area

To take responsibility for the supervision of staff and contribute towards staff training, development and performance. To continually review professional standards to ensure health and external recognition and accreditation of the Unit 8. To be an active member of and contribute to the development of the Service Area.