Projects Engineering Officer

Douglas City Council; Braddan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas City Council is seeking an experienced Projects Engineering Officer to join the Projects Team within the Environment & Regeneration Department. You will manage diverse engineering and construction projects that improve the City’s environment and services for residents, businesses and visitors.

Requirements include a building-related degree or equivalent, CDM and safety knowledge, NEC/ICC/JCT contracts familiarity, and an accredited AutoCAD qualification with data analysis and budgeting

Qualifications

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in a building related subject.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, health and safety regulations, building construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of NEC and ICC/JCT contracts is essential.
• Accredited AutoCAD qualification and ability to collect/analyze data, control budgets and report on project performance.
• Effective communicator with organisational and time management skills; full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.
• Communicate effectively and adapt to new challenges.

Skills

CDM knowledge

Health and safety regulations

Building construction & maintenance

NEC/ICC/JCT contracts

AutoCAD qualification

Data collection & analysis

Budget control

Project performance reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent in a building related subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About You:

Douglas City Council is committed to providing high-quality public services across our community. We are dedicated to fairness, collaboration, and delivering outcomes that benefit the people of Douglas.

City Council is seeking an experienced Projects Engineering Officer to join the Projects Team within the Environment & Regeneration Department. Reporting to the Head of Electrical Services & Projects, you will project manage the development and delivery of a wide range of engineering and construction projects that improve the City’s environment, support Council priorities and enhance services for residents, businesses and visitors. This is an opportunity to shape the City’s environment through varied and impactful projects.

You will need a degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in a building related subject, with experience in construction or civil engineering. You should also have a strong knowledge of CDM, health and safety regulations, building construction and maintenance. Knowledge of NEC and ICC/JCT contracts is essential as well as demonstrable experience designing and delivering engineering schemes, with contract preparation and management experience. An accredited AutoCAD qualification, ability to collect and analyse data, control budgets and report on project performance is also required. You must be an effective communicator, with organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail. A full valid driving licence is necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers
• Communicate effectively and adapt to new challenges

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 5.00 pm, on Monday, 31st August 2026.

Miss K J Rice, Chief Executive, City Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1A

Douglas City Council is committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce representative of our City and are committed to ensuring the recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible to all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the City we serve.