Civil Engineering Assistant in Glasgow

Civil Engineering Assistant

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.

· Pay Rate – £17.43 per/hr

· Location – DfI TRAM – Multiple Locations

· Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

· Hours – 37 hours per week

Multiple locations include:

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

Responsibilities will include:

· Project design, including engineering calculations.

· 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