Civil Engineering Assistant

Civil Engineering Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a number of Civil Engineering Assistants within the public sector, these are 12-month contracts and based across a number of locations within Northern Ireland such as Tyrone, Armagh, Down and Antrim.

Shifts: Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm

Main Duties:

•                    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

•                    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

•                    Providing advice to Planning Service in regard to flood risk for proposed new development

Personal Specification

•                    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, gained within the last 7 years, in at least 3 of the following areas:

1.      Topographical surveys e.g., watercourse inspections, site investigation, setting line and level

2.      Preparation and updating of engineering drawings

3.      Use of computer applications in the workplace e.g., spreadsheets/CAD

4.      Supervision of civil engineering site works, e.g. contractors/direct labour force

5.      Preparation of civil engineering contract documents e.g., specifications/bills of quantities

6.      Preparation of engineering reports and calculations e.g., site survey reports and feasibility reports

OR

•                    2. 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 now or contact me (Richard) for more information - [email protected] / 07387417276