Structures Team Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Chartered Engineer to lead and manage the Structures Team in the Infrastructure Asset Management Section in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The team manages and maintains highway and parks services structures such as bridges, retaining walls and larger culverts, providing technical advice to a range of stakeholders.

• Lead and manage the Structures Team.
• Maintain and oversee highway and parks service structures including bridges, retaining walls and culverts.
• Provide technical advice to stakeholders across the council.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status with the ICE, IStruct
  
  E or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in managing structural assets.

• Hybrid working arrangement; flexible hours (37 hours a week).
• Annual leave allowance of 26 days, increasing to 31 days after five years plus 8 public holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Staff benefits including discounted ‘Leisure for Life’ membership.
• Other benefits through Vivup staff benefits provider (lifestyle savings, salary sacrifice schemes, etc.).

Permanent full‑time position based at the Council’s modern headquarters in the centre of Pontypridd, offering close proximity to parking and excellent public transport links to Cardiff and surrounding valleys.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff. The Council values workforce diversity and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination in recruitment and selection on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, religion, belief, pregnancy or maternity. Staff networks include the Allies Network, Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The Council is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above who meet the essential criteria.