We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests.
Job title – Principal Civil Engineer
Salary- £50472 - £54187
Contract type – Permanent
Hours –37 hours per week
Vacancy closes - 23:55 3/12/26
Join us. We're foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment. Together, we’re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. We’re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.
What you’ll do
- You will lead and direct change by developing a clear strategic direction and long-term planning of the district’s civil engineering activities.
- You will be accountable for leading the civil engineering team to safely deliver the district’s civil engineering programme and asset management.
- You will champion innovation and contributing towards Forestry England’s objectives and the Five-Year Plan.
Where you’ll work
North England District Office Eals Burn Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2H
Benefits
- Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension.
- You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- STaRis our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
- free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- a commitment to lifelong learning through career development.
- Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk.
Working for the Civil Service
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). This means candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria during the application process will be guaranteed an interview. We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role. This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative. Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English. Our recruitment process makes appointments based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in in line with/according to these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email: englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk.
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Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the picturesque Forest of Dean, our team enjoys a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, a robust pension scheme, and access to discounts through our STaR employee benefits programme. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying a fulfilling career with opportunities for lifelong learning.
