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Principal Structural Engineer

role at

Bath and North East Somerset Council .

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated Structural Engineer to join our highly professional and successful Building Control team and help us provide an excellent service to all our customers.

About the TeamBath and North East Somerset is a lovely part of the country containing the historic city of Bath and beautiful surrounding countryside. Building work in the district is varied and interesting, ranging from residential, commercial, educational and health care sectors, covering all types of projects involving alterations to existing historic buildings and exciting new build schemes.

The Building Control team also have a wide range of partner companies for whom we undertake building regulation application assessments in areas outside of our district, so you will always have an interesting and wide range of work to deal with.

About the RoleThe Structural Engineer post is a key part of the Building Control team to assist in the work of the team.

The main areas of responsibility for this role are:

Assess structural calculations submitted in support of building regulation applications

Liaise with agents and structural engineers to ensure plans submitted comply with building regulation structural requirements

Undertake occasional site inspections to advise Building Control Surveyors

Undertake occasional site visits to assess dangerous structures to ensure public safety is maintained

Appraise structural design details for temporary structures/stands for events and at sports grounds including Bath Rugby and Bath Racecourse.

This role also includes a significant emergency call-out allowance.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Rob Clements, Building Control and Land Charges Manager, Rob_Clements@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225477545.

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

About Bath And North East Somerset CouncilWorking at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Benefits and InclusionWe offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration

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