Vacancy: MA Civil Engineering - Roads

About the Company

Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS) is the largest department of Glasgow City Council. NRS delivers essential services which are designed to help achieve the aim of creating a cleaner, safer, better Glasgow. For example, NRS: • looks after parks and open spaces, organises large scale events such as the Commonwealth Games, World Cycling Championships and TRNSMT. • carries out road maintenance for highways, cycle paths, local walks, etc supported by Civil, Structural and Lighting Engineers and operations staff. • collects recycling and waste in all its forms using an extensive fleet which are maintained by their mechanics. • monitors air pollution and tests food and other consumables. This apprenticeship is part of the Climate Ready Apprenticeship Program helping Glasgow City Council reach Net Zero by 2030.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

DUE TO FUNDING CRITERIA, THIS VACANCY IS AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING: 16-19 YEAR OLDS 20-29 YEAR OLDS WITH A DISABILITY 20-29 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE CARE EXPERIENCED You will be part of the team that is responsible for roads maintenance, roadworks control, traffic signal network, accident investigation and improvement of road safety schemes. You will be based across various locations in Glasgow, and work in two offices and a roads depot. You will work on rotation and be based within a busy roads department working in different sections. Traffcom: upgrading and repairing the traffic signal network Parking Roads Safety: investigating accidents and improvement of road safety schemes Lighting projects and maintenance Roads Maintenance of carriageways, footways and winter maintenance Typical progression: SVQ Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations: Site Technical Support NC L5 HNC Level 6 Each candidate’s performance is evaluated regularly to assess suitability for progression.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

Work well in a team Manage your workload Work effectively with people at all levels Good communication and IT skills.

Education, Qualifications and Training

2 Highers including Maths/ English/ Science at C Nat 5 Maths/ English/ Science at B