Description:

Head of Design, Engineering and Assurance  

Scotland 

£47,560 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS3479s) 

37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working  

Base: Hybrid working, within reasonable travelling distance to Edinburgh  

 

About the role  

As the Head of Design Engineering & Assurance for Scotland, you will lead Sustrans Scotland Design, Engineering and Assurance function, to support the effective delivery of programmes and be a senior influencer within active travel in Scotland.   

You will hold responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the function, ensuring prioritisation and allocation of resources, to deliver projects against a range of financial and performance targets set in conjunction with our clients. 

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with representatives from central and local government, active travel delivery partners, communities, Transport Scotland and other key people. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to operationalise our vision of making the National Cycle Network, a traffic free, more accessible network of paths and routes for everyone. One of our most recent projects can be found here: Stockingfield Bridge 

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake work on behalf of Sustrans. You will work in a hybrid way using the Sustrans office in Edinburgh as a base for office working days and department meetings. 

 

About you 

You should have demonstrable experience of leading, motivating and managing a multi-disciplinary team, including a range of technical professionals qualified in civil engineering, urban design and mobility planning. 

You will build relationships with ease across a wide range of people; senior leaders, partners and the general public, allowing you to positively influence people within the Active Travel Sector in Scotland at all levels. 

 

You will have: 

A Degree (or equivalent ) in either Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering 

Relevant experience of civil engineering contract management (NEC3&4) for projects ranging in scale and complexity 

Experience in preparation of bills of quantities and construction cost estimates and preparation of technical drawings and specifications 

 

Have good knowledge of: 

Health and safety management including CDM 2015   

Highway regulations and guidance such as Manual for Streets, Cycle By Design, DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW and Traffic Signs Manuals 

 

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. 

What we offer 

 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.  

 

Wellbeing 

28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working 

Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 

Staff volunteer days 

24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 

We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

 

Financial 

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 

Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

Discount benefits 

London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

 

Family Friendly 

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

 

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 20th July 2023 

Interviews will take place via MS Teams on or after the 1st of August 2023. 

To apply, please attach a complete cover letter referencing how you match the person Specification and up to date CV. More details of our vacancies can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies. 

 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.  

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.  

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.  

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.   

 

 

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