We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Delivery & Implementation Engineer to join our high performing Design Office, based in Guildford, with the opportunity of working from other SCC offices.
This is a hybrid role, offering a flexible mix of home, office, and site-based working, tailored to the needs of the projects you'll be supporting. You can expect to be in the office or on site approximately two days per week.
Our Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role
PLACE is a large and complex directorate with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, achieving sustainability and climate changes targets and always putting the customer first while providing excellent value for taxpayer money.
Reporting directly to one of our Delivery & Implementation Leads, you will be a skilled technical professional delivering infrastructure projects ranging from minor speed limit changes all the way up to multi-million pound corridor improvement schemes. The main focus of the role is to work in close partnership with our term contractors; Ringway and M Group, as well as a range of internal teams, to deliver successful construction of new infrastructure safely, to time and to budget. You will be heavily involved in pre and post construction activities, and may also oversee the design of large or complex schemes or programmes.
In this role, you will need to demonstrate substantial experience of construction supervision and project / contract management, and assist in the development of less experienced colleagues. You will use your in-depth experience of relevant principles, practices and procedures in highway construction including, specification and standards, bills of quantities and item coverage and contract and project management.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
Construction and contract management expertise
The range and type of highway infrastructure schemes you have successfully delivered
Knowledge of construction legislation, practices and procedures in a highway context
Relevant industry qualifications plus any membership of any professional bodies
Competency in the use of MS Office tools including Word and Excel
Excellent communication and organisational skillsSurrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.
As part of the selection process candidates will be asked about the projects they have been involved with, and their contribution to ensure that projects are delivered to time, quality and contract requirements, and that best practice standards were met.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 31st May with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs
Salary description
£47142.00 - £47142.00 per year