Civil Engineer

FORESTRY COMMISSION; Bellingham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in England is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage civil engineering projects and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include planning works, liaising with stakeholders, and overseeing contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Benefits include a competitive salary and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary of £32,089

Pension contributions

25 days holiday

Free parking

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a civil engineering role, including works planning, design, or contract supervision.
• Experience working as part of an effective team and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in designing and safely delivering civil engineering construction projects.
• Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe working environment and manage staff effectively.
• Plan and deliver civil engineering works while building stakeholder relationships.
• Procure routine civil engineering works using established procedures.
• Act as a contract manager, developing and administering contracts.
• Monitor contractor health, safety, and environmental performance.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Effective team collaboration

Health and safety knowledge

IT competency

Communication skills

Education

3 A levels

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe working environment and be a role model for high standards of health and safety by effectively managing staff and contractors working on Forestry England land.
• Plan and deliver a programme of civil engineering works across the district. Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop project scopes and associated costings.
• Procure routine civil engineering works using existing frameworks or other established procedures.
• Act as a contract manager, including developing and administering contracts.
• Hold pre-commencement meetings with contractors, ensuring Forestry England's policies and procedures are followed.
• Review or prepare risk assessments, method statements and other health and safety documents for projects to ensure compliance with specification, environmental and health & safety standards.
• Monitor and record contractor health and safety and environmental performance; proactively manage H&S and environmental issues; promptly report accidents and near misses and ensure lessons learned are shared and implemented.
• Support the senior/principal civil engineer with the planning, designing, and delivery of higher-risk and more complex projects.
• Line manage, mentor and support civil engineering works supervisors and machine operators.
• Create minor designs meeting Forestry England and industry standards.
• Monitor, record and manage carbon emissions; share and implement best practice to help achieve Forestry England's net zero targets.
• When trained and experienced, inspect assets to assess and report on their condition; keep asset records up to date.
• Use Forester Web to produce contract maps and update civil engineering asset data.
• And any other tasks reasonably requested by your line manager.

Behaviours and Assessment

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together. You will be asked to write a 200-word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. You will be assessed on experience and strength-based questions during your interview. The behaviours being assessed at interview are Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions and Working Together.

Security and Nationality

Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email [e-mail]. Nationality requirements: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or eligible for settled/pre-settled status; other categories as described in the original posting.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Scheme and offer redeployment opportunities. See the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion strategies for more information.

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Essential professional and technical experience

• Experience working in a civil engineering role, including works planning, design, or contract supervision.
• Experience working as part of an effective team and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in designing and safely delivering civil engineering construction projects, with a good understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and other applicable health and safety legislation.
• Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite.
• Clear and confident spoken and written communications skills.

Desirable professional and technical experience

• Civil engineering experience in a forestry or rural environment and applying ecologically sensitive best practice.
• Experience using GIS software or other mapping systems.
• Experience using computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD or Civils 3D.
• Experience in the quarrying/extractives industry and applying the Quarries Regulations.

Qualifications

• Essential: 3 A levels.
• Essential: HNC/HND in Civil Engineering.
• Desirable: CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme or IOSH Managing Safely.

Benefits

• Salary of £32,089; Forestry Commission contributes £9,296 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme; Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension.
• 25 days holiday a year, rising to 30 with length of service (pro-rata for part-time); bank holidays; STaR employee benefits scheme; discounts on groceries, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, insurance, holidays, gym discounts, and more.
• Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and career development, including support for individual learning plans and sponsored professional membership.