Civil Engineering Officer

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland seeks a Civil Engineer to assist with civil engineering projects within the Parks and Leisure department. The ideal candidate will have a third-level qualification in Civil Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising projects, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires a valid driving licence. Closing date for applications is 30 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a third level qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A full, current driving licence enabling drives in Northern Ireland is required.
• At least one year of relevant experience in three of five specified areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management for civil engineering functions in the Parks and Leisure department.
• Supervise the annual small works civil engineering tender to meet targets.
• Provide specialist civil engineering knowledge and advice to council sections.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

On-site supervision

Project management

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Education

Third level qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

To be responsible to the Senior Civil Engineering Officer for assisting with the provision of the civil engineering function within the Parks and Leisure department to agreed quality, time and budget targets and project management functions.To successfully engage and work in liaison with a range of key internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• To assist with and contribute to, in liaison with the Senior Civil Engineering Officer and Landscape Planning and Development Manager and as agreed and prioritised by the Departments Land and Capital Programme.
• An annual programme of project work involving civil engineering and to help prioritise, timetable and cost the work for approval.
• To assist with the supervision of the annual small works civil engineering tender so as to ensure that all work is completed to agreed quality, time and budget targets.
• To provide specialist civil engineering knowledge and advice to other council sections and departments and to contribute to corporate working groups as required.
• To assist with the preparation and supervision of the annual bitumen macadam contract and small civil engineering contract.
• To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a parks pathways, roadways and hard surfaces inspection system, including DDA implementation.
• To prepare payment certificates for projects and assist with the execution of the monetary control.
• To participate in playground construction projects, including surveying, preparation of tender documents and supervision of the work.
• To ensure the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations are complied with fully to all projects within its scope.
• To provide regular reports to the Senior Civil Engineering Officer and Landscape Planning and Development Manager on project development and progress.
• To liaise and coordinate closely the work of the section with other officers in the department and other council departments.

Skills and Qualifications

• (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV).
• Qualifications, driving licence and experience.Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:
• Have a third level qualification in a subject such as Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and a car available for official business, or, have access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in three of the following five areas:
• On-site supervision of contractors in a construction environment.
• Detailed construction phase record keeping, for example, site measurement/surveying/inspection records.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of method statements/risk assessments for construction works or competent in the use of AutoCAD/MS Office/MS Project.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 01 Dec 2025