Civils Engineer

Civils Engineer Hyde Park, London (with travel to all parks) The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St Jamess Park, The Regent\’s Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Civils Engineer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits – Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience – 26 days\’ annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service – Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) – Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan – Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders – Learning and development opportunities – Cycle to work scheme – Offices in a beautiful location This is a rare opportunity for a skilled civil engineer with site and contract management experience to join our iconic and heritage-rich organisation. Youll lead engineering projects across some of Londons most treasured green spaces, playing a vital role in preserving and enhancing historic landscapes for the millions who enjoy them every year. Whats more, with access to a great range of benefits, beautiful office surroundings, and a highly supportive environment, youll be able to further your professional development while helping protect and future-proof the essential infrastructure of world-famous public parks. The Role As a Civils Engineer, you will lead the management and maintenance of civil infrastructure across the Royal Parks estate. With responsibility for a diverse and historic landscape, you will oversee a range of engineering and drainage projects and deliver expert guidance to the Estates and Works Teams while supporting the Facilities Management contract. Your work will involve a mix of project administration and site-based inspections, including condition surveys, technical reporting, and contractor oversight. From resurfacing footpaths and improving drainage to managing reservoir compliance, youll ensure infrastructure is maintained to the highest safety and quality standards while balancing value and heritage considerations. Additionally, you will: – Audit the monthly road and footpath. – Manage the Annual Reservoir inspections – Manage bridge and culvert inspections. – Manage cyclical maintenance programmes – Oversee civil engineering projects from procurement through to completion – Prepare annual budgets and manage expenditure reporting – Advise on cost-effective repair strategies and maintain the asset register About You To be considered as a Civils Engineer, you will need: – Proven design and site management experience in civil engineering – Knowledge and experience of contract management – Experience of report writing and the ability to present reports to a high standard – Experience of establishing and managing recurring maintenance programmes – Knowledge of road, footpath, drainage, revetment and bridge maintenance – A sound understanding of relevant legislation and technical matters relating to drainage and highways management – A degree, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or a related field Other organisations may call this role Civil Engineer, Civil Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Civil Infrastructure Engineer, Structural Engineer, Site Engineer, or Planning Engineer. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Civils Engineer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit. TPBN1_UKTJ