The Role

The Role

The Traffic and Engineering department is responsible for the design, management and delivery of engineering services and projects which include traffic management, highways, highways asset management, street lighting, drainage and flood prevention and cycling.

Job Role

• To assist with feasibility studies, site surveys and site investigations
• To work as required in ways that develop good working relations and collaborative arrangements with internal and external stakeholders.
• To Identify solutions to minor problems and makes recommendations to Senior Engineers.
• To contribute to the continuous improvement of the services of the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond.

For the full job description please see the attached document.

About the Apprenticeship

Our Apprenticeship scheme provides a perfect way to earn a wage while you gain vital work experience and a nationally recognised qualification. You will be fully supported and mentored through your apprenticeship and be given protected time to complete your course work. The scheme is designed for individuals who are living and entitled to work in England and are not in full-time education. When you’ve finished, we’ll help you to find a permanent role.

Start building your future with an apprenticeship, and the sky’s the limit.

You will be working towards a Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification alongside Functional Skills if required.

For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.

 Please feel free to contact David Akanwo on 020 8831 6451or email David.Akanwo@RichmondandWandsworth.gov.uk

Please note that if you are successful in being shortlisted you will be contacted via the details supplied on your CV.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  21st August 2022

Shortlisting Date: 22nd August 2022

Interview Date: 30th August 2022

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

This is a 3 year Fixed Term Position 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils