Forestry Civil Engineer Lead – Wales Environment

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave (33 with service)

Professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support forestry infrastructure projects across Wales. You will supervise NRW teams and contractors, implement policy into action, and ensure safety and environmental standards.

The role involves planning harvesting operations, monitoring civil works, and managing budgets within the NRW framework. Join a knowledgeable Integrated Engineering Team and contribute to Wales' landscape health and sustainability while benefiting

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering contract management and NEC3 contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM2015 and construction HSE risk management.
• Knowledge of forest road construction in rural/upland environments.
• Knowledge of concrete and timber bridge construction techniques.
• Knowledge of Forest and Water Guidelines (V5) and European Water Framework Directive.
• Knowledge of Quarry Regulations (1999) and quarry management procedures.
• Proficiency with CAD packages such as AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with MS Project.
• Knowledge of Project delivery via framework contracts.
• Experience managing teams/individuals.
• Experience compiling tender documents/drawings.
• Member of a professional body (e.g., ICE).

Responsibilities

• Manage the new construction, upgrade & maintenance of network roads and harvesting facilities within the allocated budget.
• Undertake inspection of roads and footbridges, ensuring data is recorded and maintained.
• Inspect quarries and borrow pits, ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are followed.
• Produce concise drafted reports, identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Plan and organise resources to deliver projects on time, within cost and quality.
• Monitor budget and advise on potential under/over spend.
• Perform EDM or level surveys and setting-out as required.
• Produce working contract drawings as needed.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and stakeholders regarding works.
• Carry out health and safety duties relevant to the post.
• Support Welsh Equality and Diversity policy and personal development planning.
• Participate in incident response activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Civil contract management

Project planning

NEC3 contracts

CDM2015 knowledge

HSE risk management

Forest road construction

Concrete and timber bridge

Forest and Water Guidelines

Quarry Regulations

AutoCAD

MS Project

Framework contract delivery

Team/people management

Tender documents/drawings

ICE membership

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support forestry infrastructure projects across Wales. You will supervise NRW teams and contractors, implement policy into action, and ensure safety and environmental standards.

The role involves planning harvesting operations, monitoring civil works, and managing budgets within the NRW framework. Join a knowledgeable Integrated Engineering Team and contribute to Wales' landscape health and sustainability while benefiting