Civil Engineer

ASA Recruitment; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ASA International Ltd. seeks a Civil Engineer (Graduate/Assistant/Civil Engineer) on a 24-month contract in Lochgilphead.

The role supports the Infrastructure Design team in delivering coastal protection, flood defences and harbours, with responsibilities spanning from design to asset management and reporting. The post requires ICE Educational Base to Incorporated Engineer status or progression towards IEng, and an Eng Council accreditation confirmation.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the academic requirements of ICE Educational Base leading to Incorporated Engineer status.
• Qualification accredited by the Engineering Council and eligible for ICE Professionally Qualified Membership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing coastal protection and flood defences, bridges and other road infrastructure.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and contract docs.
• Inspect structures and report maintenance needs and costs.
• Assist asset management and budgeting for structures and infrastructure.
• Support liaison with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Good communication

Career progression to IEng

Education

ICE Educational Base to IEng

Engineering Council accreditation

Job description

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Lochgilphead, is currently looking to recruit a Civil Engineer (Graduate/Assistant/Civil Engineer) on an initial 24-month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£19.65 – £27.13/hour PAYE (based on experience). Please note that the client are looking for a graduate, assistant or Civil Engineer for this post.

The Role:

To assist in delivering a high-quality service within the Infrastructure Design team by ensuring the efficient and effective design, maintenance, management and supervision of construction of structures, coastal protection, flood defences, reservoirs and harbours. Assist with implementation of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the planning of individual projects programmes as allocated.
• Assisting with the design and supervision of construction of coastal protection assets, flood protection infrastructure, bridges, retaining walls, other roads related infrastructure and marine structures.
• Preparation of drawings, specifications and contract documentation for projects, as allocated.
• Inspection of all structures, watercourses, flood protection infrastructure, coastal protection assets, reservoirs & other road related structures and marine structures as allocated and reporting on the maintenance required, including estimate of costs.
• Assisting in the preparation, supervision and administration of an asset management programme for structures, watercourses, coastal protection assets, flood protection infrastructure, reservoirs, other roads related infrastructure and marine structures.
• Carrying out surveying, setting out and other ancillary fieldwork associated with the design and construction of projects, as required.
• Assisting in the programming of schemes allocated.
• Assisting in the preparation of estimates and reports on technical matters, physical progress on all projects allocated and attend meetings as required.
• Assist with ensuring that customers (internal & external) are informed, consulted and engaged with appropriately in all areas according to assigned project requirements including liaison and developing strong positive working relations as required
• Budget forecasts as part of the Annual Budget Process
• Reviewing actual expenditure against budget for all projects allocated
• Providing Line Manager / Budget Holder with regular reports
• Support the Principal Engineers to maintain appropriate performance management reporting systems as a means of managing and monitoring the team’s performance, to ensure standards are maintained, improvements developed and issues addressed in a timely manner
• The jobholder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet operational requirements
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this job and grade, and as required by the line manager

Essential Experience:

• Must have completed the academic requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (or equivalent) Educational Base leading to Incorporated Engineer status. Candidate must confirm in their application that they have verified their qualification is accredited by the Engineering Council and is eligible for Professionally Qualified Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent).
• A good communicator with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues in other departments, reliable, enthusiastic to learn and progress to at least Incorporated Engineer membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent).

Desirable Experience:

• Appropriate grade of member of Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent.
• Completed the academic requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (or equivalent) Educational Base leading to Chartered Civil Engineer status.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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