Our local authority client based in Hackney, London are urgently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. 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.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful