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Contracting Engineer (CDC)

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North Bridge Depot
10/08/2025


Contracting Engineer (CDC)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Grade 9 38,653 - 42,728 (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Engineering/Technical

Date posted

15/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20752

Job description

Based at: North Bridge Depot, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 9, 38,653 - 42,728 (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time 37 Hours per week

Closing date: 10th August 2025

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Contracting Engineer.



We are currently recruiting for a Contracting Engineer to work within the Highways Operations Service you would be responsible for the measurement and setting out of schemes and projects across the borough for internal and external partners. The role is working in a highly commercial environment where cost-control, productivity and quality are required to be of the highest standard. Sub-contract staff will be under your direct control therefore management and supervisory skills are required as well as knowledge of NEC4 for contract administration.



This post will be responsible for Technical Support for Highways Operations particularly to programme and supervise sub-contractors on highways and drainage schemes, including the utilisation of modern setting out techniques, as well as final measurement, valuations and payment on completion.



The successful applicant will be a self-motivated, well organised person who can readily communicate with engineers, managers, contractors and the public alike. Reliable and professional with a customer focused approach you will work across departments and with external partners to provide a consistent service.



Extensive knowledge and experience of civil engineering practices and contract procedures would be desirable but is not essential for the right candidate as training and support, from a highly experienced team is available. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.



There are opportunities to participate in the Council's emergency planning and winter maintenance procedures, as well as the opportunity to work out of hours as the service requires.



In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 11/08/25 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 18/08/25.



For further details or an informal chat please contact: Wayne Cox,

Tel: 07855 090399, Email:- wayne.cox@doncaster.gov.uk



If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.



Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.



City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Contracting Engineer (CDC)