Forestry Civil Engineer: Build & Protect Wales’ Forests

Natural Resources Wales; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is looking for a Forestry Civil Engineer to manage forestry infrastructure projects across Wales. The role involves project planning, supervising construction activities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in civil engineering, project management skills, and a passion for environmental conservation. This position offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Professional development support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering contract management and project planning.
• Knowledge of CDM2015 and construction Health, Safety & Environmental risk management.
• Familiarity with concrete and timber bridge construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction, upgrade, and maintenance of forestry network roads.
• Undertake inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor budget and assist in financial management for projects.

Skills

Civil engineering contract management

Project planning

Understanding of NEC3/4 contract

Health and Safety risk management

Knowledge of forest road construction

Knowledge of CAD packages

Team management

Experience with tender documents

Education

Membership in a professional body (e.g., ICE)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

A leading environmental organization is looking for a Forestry Civil Engineer to manage forestry infrastructure projects across Wales. The role involves project planning, supervising construction activities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in civil engineering, project management skills, and a passion for environmental conservation. This position offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.