Waste Delivery Project Assistant

Brackenberry; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority contractor in Lincoln is seeking a Waste Delivery Project Assistant for a full-time role on a 10-month contract. The successful candidate will support the delivery of waste infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include site supervision, production of engineering drawings, and legal representation. Candidates should have an IEng/EngTech qualification in Civil Engineering and substantial experience in project delivery and management. Competitive hourly rate of £18.35 applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of IEng/EngTech in Civil Engineering.
• 3 years of experience managing minor works maintenance projects.
• 3 years of experience applying NEC3/4 contracts in project delivery.
• Experienced practitioner in AutoCAD and Windes Drainage Design IT packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of major waste infrastructure projects.
• Supervise capital construction sites using NEC3/4 contracts.
• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ensure all procurement is legally compliant with regulations.
• Represent Waste Services in legal matters and accident claims.

Skills

Project delivery using NEC3/4 contracts

AutoCAD proficiency

Windes Drainage Design IT package

Safety and condition inspections

Legal compliance with Public Contract Regulations

Education

IEng/EngTech in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Lincolnshire to assist with the appointment of a Waste Delivery Project Assistant on a 10-months contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.35 per hour

Summary

The Waste Delivery Project Assistant supports the delivery of waste infrastructure projects throughout Lincolnshire, ensuring the County Council fulfills its role as the Waste Disposal Authority effectively and within budget. This role involves managing the maintenance of essential facilities—including five Waste Transfer Stations (WTSs), eleven Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), and five closed landfills—while ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, CDM 2015, and Environment Agency requirements. The post holder acts as a technical lead, managing asset infrastructure plans, designing engineering solutions, and supervising construction sites to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of major waste infrastructure projects, such as Anaerobic Digestion Plants, HWRCs, and WTSs.
• Supervise capital construction sites using NEC3/4 contracts, with full autonomy and responsibility for site supervision matters on large projects.
• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD and conduct drainage design calculations/Flood Risk Assessments using the Windes IT package.
• Ensure all procurement is legally compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council’s internal procurement rules.
• Represent Waste Services in legal matters and accident claims, including appearing in court when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of IEng/EngTech in Civil Engineering.

Essentials

• 3 years of experience in carrying out safety and condition inspections.
• 3 years of experience in managing minor works maintenance projects and developing capital projects with a focus on complex site design.
• 3 years of experience applying NEC3/4 contracts in project delivery.
• Experienced practitioner in AutoCAD and Windes Drainage Design IT packages.
• Experience in making Planning Applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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