In the Technical Section (1 post). In addition to the maintenance work delivered through the PFI Contract and managed by the Technical section, there will also be a considerable volume of New Works, primarily on the highway, e.g. Local Transport Plan Improvement Schemes.

This post will provide technical and general engineering support to the Technical Officer New Works including:

* Establishing scheme costs and indicative programmes
* Producing and issuing relevant contract documentation
* Undertaking the Supervisor role under NEC ECC on specific schemes and programmes
* Monitoring quality, cost and adherence to scheme programmes

You will be educated to degree level and have a relevant professional qualification or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of competency through practical experience.

Sheffield is one of the UK's largest cities and has been transformed over the last 10 years with major investment in regeneration and infrastructure. One of the final pieces of the jigsaw to fulfil the Council's Vision of being a modern vibrant city is to bring the city's highway infrastructure up to standard.

The Council is currently going through the final stages of procurement to appoint a Service Provider for a 25 year Highway Maintenance PFI Contract, commencing in mid 2012 to improve the condition of the highway network over the initial core investment period (5 - 7 years) and to sustain this condition over the remaining period (18 - 20 years).

The Council is in the process of establishing a new Service with responsibility for highway maintenance in the city, primarily through the strategic and operational management of the PFI Contract.

The Council is looking for suitably experienced people with drive, enthusiasm and commitment to fill the following posts in the new Service.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For further information on these exciting opportunities, in particular to view the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications, please visit our web-site www.sheffield.gov.uk If you want to know more about the role, the selection process or any other information, please contact:

* For posts in the Technical Section, contact Ian Kirby.

* For posts in the New Works Section, contact Philip Beecroft.

* For posts in the Operational Processes Section, contact Angela Bateman.

We particularly welcome applications from women, ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities as all are under-represented in this area of work – Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Look out for further job announcements on our website as there are further opportunities for Technicians and Inspectors to complete the new Highway Maintenance Staffing Structure.

For full details or to apply on-line see our dedicated jobs site.

Closing date: 11 April, 2012.