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Civil Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,863.00 to £31,526.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2024 |
| Location: | NE48 2HP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 361261 |
Summary
Background Information
North England Forest District is the largest in England, covering some 86,000ha, made up of 61,000 ha of forest and 25,000ha of open land in Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, and Northumberland. The district is managed by a multi-disciplinary team of more than 130 staff under the leadership of our Forest Management Director, Kevin May. Because we operate in some of England’s most remote areas, the economic activity we generate has a big impact locally and we are important stakeholders in many regional initiatives.
The Civil Engineer will support the delivery of the district’s civil engineering programme by planning, specifying, managing, and delivering (through external contractors) routine construction and maintenance work. Undertake inspections and maintenance of civil engineering assets including bridges, reservoirs dams and forest roads. Work collaboratively to engage, advise, and work with internal stakeholders to deliver civil engineering works, whilst meeting all legal, health and safety, environmental and policy obligations.
Job description
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Champion a safe working environment by role modelling high standards of health and safety through the effective management of Forestry England staff and contractors undertaking work on Forestry England land.
Plan and deliver a programme of Civil Engineering works across the district. Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop project scopes and associated costings.
Procure routine civil engineering works through existing frameworks or other established procedures. Undertake the role of contract manager, including development and administration of the associated contract.
Undertake pre-commencement meetings with external contractors, in line with established procedures.
Review or prepare risk assessments, method statements and other health and safety documentation for projects, to ensure compliance with specification, environmental and health & safety standards.
Regular monitoring and recording of contractor health and safety and environmental performance; pro-active management of H&S and environmental issues; prompt reporting of accidents and near misses and ensuring that lessons learned are shared and implemented.
Support the Senior/Principal Engineer with the planning, design and delivery of higher risk and complexity projects.
Line manage, mentor and support civil engineering Works Supervisors and Machine Operators.
Undertake minor design work in line with standard details.
Monitor, record and manage carbon emissions. To include sharing and implementation of best practice to achieve Forestry England’s net zero targets.
Subject to an appropriate level of training and experience, undertake scheduled inspection of assets to assess and report on condition. Keep asset records up to date.
Use Forester Web to produce contract maps and update civil engineering asset data.
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
North England Forest District is the largest in England, covering some 86,000ha, made up of 61,000 ha of forest and 25,000ha of open land in Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, and Northumberland. The district is managed by a multi-disciplinary team of more than 130 staff under the leadership of our Forest Management Director, Kevin May. Because we operate in some of England’s most remote areas, the economic activity we generate has a big impact locally and we are important stakeholders in many regional initiatives.
The Civil Engineer will support the delivery of the district’s civil engineering programme by planning, specifying, managing, and delivering (through external contractors) routine construction and maintenance work. Undertake inspections and maintenance of civil engineering assets including bridges, reservoirs dams and forest roads. Work collaboratively to engage, advise, and work with internal stakeholders to deliver civil engineering works, whilst meeting all legal, health and safety, environmental and policy obligations.
Job description
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Champion a safe working environment by role modelling high standards of health and safety through the effective management of Forestry England staff and contractors undertaking work on Forestry England land.
Plan and deliver a programme of Civil Engineering works across the district. Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop project scopes and associated costings.
Procure routine civil engineering works through existing frameworks or other established procedures. Undertake the role of contract manager, including development and administration of the associated contract.
Undertake pre-commencement meetings with external contractors, in line with established procedures.
Review or prepare risk assessments, method statements and other health and safety documentation for projects, to ensure compliance with specification, environmental and health & safety standards.
Regular monitoring and recording of contractor health and safety and environmental performance; pro-active management of H&S and environmental issues; prompt reporting of accidents and near misses and ensuring that lessons learned are shared and implemented.
Support the Senior/Principal Engineer with the planning, design and delivery of higher risk and complexity projects.
Line manage, mentor and support civil engineering Works Supervisors and Machine Operators.
Undertake minor design work in line with standard details.
Monitor, record and manage carbon emissions. To include sharing and implementation of best practice to achieve Forestry England’s net zero targets.
Subject to an appropriate level of training and experience, undertake scheduled inspection of assets to assess and report on condition. Keep asset records up to date.
Use Forester Web to produce contract maps and update civil engineering asset data.
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.