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 – Downpatrick
· Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum
· Hours – 37 hours per week
Multiple locations also 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 or Building Studies and a minimum of 1 year’s post qualification experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
· Topographical surveys e.g. watercourse inspections, site investigation, setting line and level.
· Preparation and updating of engineering drawings.
· Use of computer applications in the workplace e.g. spreadsheets/CAD.
· (Supervision of civil engineering site works, e.g. contractors/direct labour force.
· Preparation of civil engineering contract documents e.g. specifications/bills of quantities; Preparation of engineering reports and calculations e.g. site survey reports and feasibility reports.
OR
· A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering or Building Studies or a degree in Civil Engineering.
AND
· A full current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive vehicles in Northern Ireland.
apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.
If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected].
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice
Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.
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