Graduate Engineer

Fife Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is looking for a Graduate Engineer to join the Structural Services team, focusing on Flooding, Shorelines, and Harbours. This role involves assisting in design, construction management, and project cost estimation, providing a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 10, preferably in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Hydrology.
• Participating in inspections and applying theoretical technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and construction management of flooding and coastal projects.
• Prepare contract documentation and cost estimates for design solutions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Hydrology

Technical Knowledge

Education

Honours Degree

Tools

Autocad

GIS

Job description

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Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This post is part of that commitment. This post is funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme and therefore is restricted to applicants who live in Fife and are aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date

Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Graduate Engineer to join our Structural Services team, with a main focus on Flooding, Shorelines and Harbours. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting-edge solutions into our operations.

To assist the Lead Consultants and Service Manager in the design and construction management of Structure, Coastal and Flooding related projects. Also to assist in Feasibility Studies, Asset Management and Engineering Contracts related activities.

The Person

Educated to SCQF level 10, which includes an Honours Degree or equivalent preferably in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydrology or similar.

Participating in inspections and applying in-depth theoretical technical knowledge and experience of civil engineering and hydrology in identification of problems with existing roads, Watercourses and Structures.

Assisting in the development of Roads, Flooding, Shoreline and/or Structures related design solutions, from initial assessment and option appraisal, through detailed design and contract supervision.

Assisting in the preparation of contract documentation related to design solutions including but not limited to preparation of sketches and drawings, scopes, specifications, tender documentations and bills of quantity.

Assisting in preparing cost estimates in relation to maintenance and design solutions, and continuously monitor expenditure and cost projections in the implementation of projects. Reporting financial information to Lead Consultant on a regular basis.

Assisting in Risk Assessment in relation to design solutions and routine activities, such as inspections, and contribute to development of pre-construction Health and Safety Information and completion of Health and Safety files, in order to ensure compliance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation, in particular the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

The above is not an exhaustive list of the role.

IT skills including experience with Autocad, GIS and other related software packages are preferable

For further Information please contact: Michael Anderson – [e-mail]