Civil Engineering Assistant

Overview

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for Civil Engineering Assistants (PTO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

Hours – 37 hours per week

Locations

Multiple locations include:

Belfast, Antrim, Armagh, Ballymena, Coleraine, Craigavon, Downpatrick, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Lisburn, Newry, Omagh, and Fermanagh.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and updating of civil engineering drawings, contract documents, and reports.
• Operation and maintenance of infrastructure/assets.
• Supervision of staff, contractors, and/or direct labour force.
• Site surveys and collection and interpretation of data.
• Use of engineering and general IT facilities and software.
• Investigation of public liability claims and possible attendance at court.
• Enforcement of legislation, including possible court attendances.
• Application of appropriate Health and Safety measures.
• Management of resources – both human and financial.
• Liaising with staff from different disciplines and work areas.
• Providing assistance (including out of hours) in response to flooding and post flooding surveys.
• Driving Departmental vehicles.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

Applicants must meet either Criterion 1, 2 or 3, all candidates must meet Criterion 4

• At least a Level 3 BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • i) Surveys, such as topographical, watercourse inspections, road inspections, site investigation, and setting line and level.
  • ii) Preparation and updating of engineering drawings.
  • iii) Use of computer applications in the workplace e.g. spreadsheets/CAD.
  • iv) Construction or maintenance of Civil Engineering assets.
  • v) Supervision of Civil Engineering site works, using contractors or direct labour.
  • vi) Preparation of Civil Engineering contract documents e.g. specifications/bills of quantities.
  • vii) Preparation of engineering reports and calculations e.g. site survey reports and feasibility reports.
• OR a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
• OR a degree in Civil Engineering
• AND a full current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive vehicles in Northern Ireland