Based within the Climate, Homes and Economy Directorate, our Streetscene Service ensures Hackney is clean, safe and accessible for residents, businesses and visitors. The Streetscene team is responsible for the design and maintenance of all highway networks, footways, bridges and lighting on all public roads, contributing to the wellbeing of our community and creating a sustainable public realm. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team to help deliver effective Capital and Revenue investment programmes to our local community. He or she will have experience working as part of a team developing concepts, feasibility, preliminary, initial design, consultation, detailed design, and ultimately implementation for multi-modal or mode-specific traffic engineering schemes, urban realm, and public transport improvements. The roles will suit motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic team. Applicants will have post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering and/or significant experience in Traffic Management, Road Safety Engineering, urban Realm, and Public Transport improvement schemes. They will have excellent written and communication skills as well as good time and budgetary management skills. Qualification and membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body is desirable. You will be responsible for conducting consultations, site inspections, and supervisions. You will also be required to communicate with external and internal stakeholders. On occasion, you will make presentations at public forums within a diverse community and communicate with Council Members, colleagues, and other stakeholders, so the ability to communicate effectively is imperative. The ability to plan, monitor, and manage complex projects and programmes is essential, and you will be ICT-savvy, ready to develop your own skills and those of others. You must be available to attend meetings outside normal working hours. Additionally, you will work as part of a team, assisting Senior Traffic Engineers in developing concepts, feasibility studies, and preliminary and detailed designs, as well as implementing multi-modal or mode-specific traffic engineering schemes, urban realm, and public transport improvements. There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 26 August 2024 Interview date: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available- [email protected] Disclaimers apply, for full details see: https://hackney.gov.uk/email-disclaimer