At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and update CAD drawings for exciting infrastructure projects that enhance community mobility.
- Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council, dedicated to improving lives in a beautiful region.
- Benefits: Flexible work-life balance, competitive pay, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real difference in sustainable travel and community safety.
- Qualifications: Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D with relevant experience in civil engineering.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About the Area
Nestled between the Cotswold and Mendip areas of outstanding natural beauty, Bath & North East Somerset is a region that boasts both vibrant urban life and serene rural landscapes. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its historic architecture and Britain’s only natural thermal springs. This unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty makes Bath & North East Somerset a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.
About the Team
In the Design & Projects Team, engineers and project staff work to turn policy into projects that change how people move. We are creating safer crossings and junctions for all users, building new walking and inclusive wheeling routes, improving facilities for bus users, and putting in place measures so sustainable travel becomes the easy, natural choice.
About the Role
Produce, maintain and update accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings and as-built records for highways infrastructure projects (roads, cycleways, footways, drainage, signage etc) to support the wider design team and process to a specified standard whilst maintaining quality checks and version control. Provide technical support to engineers and contractors during design reviews, site works and handover.
About You
What we are looking for:
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D (or AutoCAD + specialist civil plugins); experience with MicroStation or Revit is advantageous.
- Minimum NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds or equivalent in CAD/Civil Engineering or proven practical experience (typically 2+ years) producing highways or civil engineering CAD deliverables within the UK highways sector.
- Strong understanding of civil/highways drafting standards, UK coordinate systems (OSGB36/ETRS89), topographic models, and basic highway engineering geometry models (X-refs).
- Good attention to detail, file management, and ability to produce accurate, constructible drawings to tight deadlines.
- Effective communicator and team player; liaises with engineers, surveyors, planners and contractors.
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise multiple tasks; willingness to visit sites occasionally.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Safeguarding Statement
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Assistant Engineer - Design & Projects Team in Keynsham employer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Bath & North East Somerset Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. As part of our SEND service, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while benefiting from professional development and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment at the Keynsham Civic Centre.
Contact Details:
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Recruitment Team
