Engineering Assistant

Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils; Pershore; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Training programme and development

Onsite nursery

Discounted gym and swim membership

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils are seeking two Engineering Assistants to help deliver municipal and civil projects. You’ll assist from inception to completion, using Leica surveying gear and AutoCAD to design and tender work and to oversee delivery on site.

A strong emphasis on communication and teamwork underpins project success. The role includes preparing tender documents, supervising contracts, producing technical reports, and coordinating with colleagues and contractors to

Qualifications

• Experience in a design office or technical environment, or relevant site experience.
• Experience interpreting technical and topographical survey drawings.
• A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering or similar is essential for Grade 7 and desirable for Grade 6.
• GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications, knowledge and experience.
• Willingness to undertake training in surveying equipment, AutoCAD and 4x4 driving.
• The ability to contribute to projects being delivered on time and within budget, with effective negotiation skills.
• A flexible, adaptable approach, a strong team-working ethic and respect for others, including the ability to handle disagreements constructively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, bills of quantities and contract documentation for medium-value projects up to £100,000, and support documentation for higher-value contracts.
• Help supervise construction contracts, including valuations, final measurements and accounts.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies, and provide technical advice to Council colleagues.
• Work with AutoCAD and surveying technology, and support the maintenance, updating and calibration of technical equipment.
• Work with colleagues, contractors and external clients or designers to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

BTEC HNC Civil Engineering

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

AutoCAD

Surveying equipment

Job description

Engineering Assistant - Projects

£29,542 - £36,581 per annum starting salary will depend on experience/suitability to the role

37 hours per week - Permanent Contract - Two roles available

Are you keen and enthusiastic about turning plans into practical results? We are looking for two motivated Assistant Engineers with excellent communication skills to help deliver municipal and civil engineering projects for the Council. You will work within a small team working alongside a range of different departments within the Council overseeing projects from inception to completion. You will make use of the latest Leica Surveying Equipment and AutoCAD to design and tender projects and oversee their delivery upon commencement on site.

About the role

Working with the Head of Engineering Services, you'll help provide professional advice on municipal engineering, civil engineering and construction matters. You'll assist with and manage projects through their different stages, helping the Council achieve value for money.

• Prepare tender documents, bills of quantities and contract documentation for medium-value projects up to £100,000, and support documentation for higher-value contracts.
• Help supervise construction contracts, including valuations, final measurements and accounts.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies, and provide technical advice to Council colleagues.
• Work with AutoCAD and surveying technology, and support the maintenance, updating and calibration of technical equipment.
• Work with colleagues, contractors and external clients or designers to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

About you

You'll bring a keen interest in engineering, enthusiasm for learning and a positive approach to contributing to the team. Good communication skills are essential: you'll be able to listen carefully, explain technical information clearly, and build constructive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.

• Experience in a design office or technical environment, or relevant site experience.
• Experience of interpreting technical and topographical survey drawings.
• A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering or similar is essential for Grade 7 and desirable for Grade 6.
• GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications, knowledge and experience.
• A willingness to undertake training in surveying equipment, AutoCAD and 4x4 driving.
• The ability to contribute to projects being delivered on time and within budget, with effective negotiation skills.
• A flexible, adaptable approach, a strong team-working ethic and respect for others, including the ability to handle disagreements constructively.

Refer to the person specification for the full requirements. Experience with specifications and tender documents, construction contract supervision and final-account negotiations would be an advantage.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026

Interview date: Friday 27 November 2026
Please note: If we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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