Civil Engineer (Projects and Infrastructure)

Horsham District Council; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Horsham is seeking a Civil Engineer to oversee civil infrastructure projects spanning industrial and public domains. Responsibilities include managing projects from tender exercises to completion, supporting experienced Surveyors, and liaising with external stakeholders. Candidates should have over 8 years of UK experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong communication and IT skills. The role allows for professional development and offers a flexible working environment with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid working options

Access to discounts and car lease scheme

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering in the UK.
• Proficient in managing civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to coordinate and host meetings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil infrastructure projects from tender to completion.
• Provide professional support to the Surveyors team.
• Communicate feasibility study results to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Higher National Diploma or recognized degree in engineering

Job description

About the role:

Horsham District Council is looking for a Civil Engineer (Projects and Infrastructure) to manage civil infrastructure projects in our varied portfolio of industrial, commercial and public realm properties. The role will involve managing projects ranging from carrying out tender exercises including preparation of all documentation, inspections and surveys, through to project completion and evaluation.

As Civil Engineer (Projects and Infrastructure), you will provide professional support to a team of experienced Surveyors and be responsible for communicating the results of feasibility studies with various external stakeholders. You will also have responsibility for the appointment and management of contractors to carry out works.

About you:

To succeed as Civil Engineer (Projects and Infrastructure), you will have at least 8 years relevant, UK based experience and a Higher National Diploma or recognised degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

You will be confident liaising with external stakeholders and be able to coordinate and host meetings/ deliver presentations to develop projects concepts.

You will need to work under your own initiative but operate as part of a team and be able to follow instructions accurately and effectively. You will have a willingness to learn and undertake professional development to develop a broad range of skills with the requirements of the service. Good IT, communication skills and effective work planning are essential. This role requires travelling around the District, therefore a full UK driving licence is required.

For an informal discussion about this role please call Elizabeth Williams, Head of Property and Facilities on 07717 807 835.

PPA

Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.

About us:

We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.

We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.

To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Training Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Visit our Jobs and careers page to find out more about Working for Horsham District Council and Our employment commitments.

To apply:

If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.

Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to [e-mail] explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.