At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and enhance natural landscapes through essential civil engineering projects.
- Company: Join the UK's Largest Land Manager and make a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a fantastic pension contribution.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and meaningful impact.
- Why this job: Contribute to sustainability and protect vital environments while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: HNC/D in Civil Engineering and experience in project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you ready to use your civil engineering skills to help shape, protect, and enhance some of the country's most valued natural landscapes? We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Civil Engineer to support the delivery of essential infrastructure across the North district - including bridges, forest roads, reservoirs, car parks and other vital assets. Join The UK's Largest Land Manager and make a meaningful impact on the long-term resilience of these important environments.
In this varied and rewarding position, you will play a key role in planning, specifying, and delivering a broad programme of civil engineering works. Working with external contractors and internal colleagues, you'll help ensure vital assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will also contribute to inspections, maintenance activities, minor design work, record-keeping, and the development of a low-carbon, sustainable future.
- Making sure safety comes first and contractors follow H&S standards
- Planning and delivering maintenance and project work
- Keeping an eye on contractor performance and flagging issues
- Supporting senior engineers on bigger or more complex projects
- Producing simple designs and keeping asset records up to date
- Helping reduce carbon and support sustainable working
- Inspecting assets and updating records in internal systems
This role offers benefits and lifestyle advantages rarely matched in the private-sector construction world:
- Work-Life Balance - Hybrid working that fits around your lifestyle across a 37-hour week
- A 27% employer pension contribution - far above typical industry rates.
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days, plus public holidays.
- Perks & Discounts - Access to a wide range of employee benefits, lifestyle discounts, and wellbeing offers.
- Meaningful Work - Contribute to projects that support public access, biodiversity, sustainability, and the long-term protection of natural environments.
Experience in a civil engineering role (planning, design, or site/contract supervision).
Minimum of HNC / D in Civil Engineering.
Experience designing and safely delivering civil engineering projects, with a solid understanding of CDM regulations and related legislation.
Confident IT user, including MS Office.
Locations
Engineer: Civil Engineer in Hexham, Northumberland employer: Hays
Join The UK's Largest Land Manager and enjoy a fulfilling career as a Civil Engineer, where you will contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our natural landscapes. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, generous annual leave, and an impressive pension contribution, this role offers unique benefits that prioritise your wellbeing while allowing you to engage in meaningful projects that promote sustainability and biodiversity. Experience a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an excellent choice for those looking to make a real impact in civil engineering.
