Engineer

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Excellent pension

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking a talented engineer to assist in managing a range of engineering projects in the UK. This role involves conducting feasibility studies, detailed design, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in project supervision. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Possess or working towards a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in engineering project design and supervision.
• Ability to prepare feasibility studies and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of engineering projects.
• Prepare schemes for tender using specified contracts.
• Supervise construction works on site.

Skills

Design and supervision of engineering projects

Communication skills

AutoCAD software proficiency

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Why join us in Engineering design?

• Large in-house Place Division technical team with strong capabilities and wide-ranging experience.
• Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
• The opportunity to see projects all the way through the lifecycle.
• Strong focus on professional/technical development, with formal links to the ICE.
• Support and mentoring from a highly experienced team.
• Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning.
• A structured career progression pathway.
• Use of AI innovation.
• Hybrid/flexible working.
• Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

You will be tasked with assisting in managing, and take a significant role yourself, in the undertaking of feasibility studies, conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, procurement and monitoring of the construction of a range of engineering projects. We want you to:

• Manage the work of Assistant Engineers, Technicians, temporary and seconded staff and external consultants.
• Assist with preparing schemes for tender using NEC4 ECC Forms of Contract; Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works; Specification for Highway Works and the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, elected members and the public on projects.
• Supervise construction works on site.
• Contribute to implementing projects to meet the requirements of quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Ensure compliance with a high regard to Health and Safety and the application of the CDM Regulations and other related legislation.
• Set and work to personal deadlines and targets to meet deadlines, programme requirements and client needs.

Your profile

• Possess, or be working towards, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related subject accredited by the Engineering Council, or possess a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Proven experience in the design, implementation and supervision of engineering projects.
• The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations, statutory bodies and clients.
• The ability to undertake feasibility studies including preparing reports, cost estimates, investigating problems, and identifying options.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice.
• Commercial awareness to support in the preparation of NEC4 ECC Forms of Contract for civil engineering works.
• Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, both at a general and technical level.
• At least working capability with AutoCAD software and a desire to enhance your skills.
• Full UK driving licence.