Civil Engineer Design Development
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Job Purpose
Job Title: Engineer
Advertised Salary: (depending on experience) car cash allowance 4680 p.a. benefits
Location: Remote with regular travel across our West Midlands network required.
Do you want to be a part of the team thats making life better by water
We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2000 miles of waterways across England and Wales because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better bringing wellbeing benefits to millions https://canalrivertrust/aboutus/howwemakeadifference).
We are a team of engineers and technicians that design and/or manage the design of repairs on a diverse range of our historical assets. We are responsible for undertaking designs of technical solutions preparing specifications and briefing documents for our direct labour force external contractors and consultants. Our works are focussed on conserving and enhancing our precious waterways for future generations.
Our role is to provide design support to maintain repair and rebuild the Trusts infrastructure to enable visitors to safely enjoy our canals and rivers and safeguard them for future generations. Our aim is to develop efficient and innovative engineering solutions to the multitude of challenges we face maintaining our waterways and infrastructure day to day.
We are currently looking for a Civil Engineer in the West Midlands. Specifically:
- Investigate develop and specify cost effective engineering and construction solutions ensuring best value considering user requirements and whole life costs.
- Design and specify engineering solutions as Designer for works in accordance with CDM 2015.
- Produce design information for the maintenance repair and renewal works for delivery by both Trusts teams and external contractors.
- Provide technical support to the Trusts inhouse construction teams contractors and volunteers.
We are an ICE approved employer providing structured learning and professional development support.
Location & coverage
Our Engineer vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and meetings.
Relevant Hubs: Birmingham or Hatton (Warwick)or Fenton (Stoke on Trent)
The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.Regular accessibility to thisnetworkis essential.
See our canal network here: https://canalrivertrust/enjoythewaterways/canalandrivernetwork.
Knowledge Skills/Qualifications & Experience
Our Engineers are important to the success of the Canal & River Trust. The role will involve designing and contributing to the planning of repairs on a diverse range of historical assets associated with the canal network. As one of our civil engineers you will be responsible for undertaking designs of technical solutions preparing specifications and briefing documents for our inhouse construction teams contractors and consultants. It is an extremely varied and interesting role and whether you are coordinating with various stakeholders delivering innovative solutions or helping to define standards and procedures you will be working to conserve and enhance our navigable waterways for future generations.
Key accountabilities:
- Development of simple designs to address defects using existing standard solutions and bespoke solutions to more complex defects and engineering issues.
- Investigate and develop cost effective design and construction solutions ensuring best value considering user requirements and whole life costs.
- Design and specify engineering solutions as Designer for works in accordance with CDM 2015.
- Provide design support for the maintenance and repair works delivered by the Trusts inhouse construction teams and external contractors taking account of statutory technical operational and customer requirements.
- Provide technical support and works specifications to the Trusts inhouse construction teams contractors and volunteers.
- Contribute technical advice and design briefs for larger schemes during the concept detailed design construction and commissioning phases.
- Contribute to the development and the implementation of the Trusts design guidance standards and specifications.
About you
Technical:
- Academic or vocational qualification in civil engineering or associated discipline.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Practical workbased experience of civil engineering design and construction preferably in a water environment desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure preferably in a water environment.
- Awareness of environmental considerations in relation to civil engineering design
- Practical experience with AutoCAD desirable.
General:
- Experience of working within a diverse and multidisciplined project team.
- Able to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts in writing and in person at meetings.
- Good standard of written and verbal communication and proven ability to present technical data to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Proficient in the use of business software e.g. MS Office. Experience of using GIS or mapping systems.
- Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship).
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle as your work will require you to reach locations not easily accessible by public transport.
To apply: click on the Apply for this job button and follow the process complete the application form & upload current CV
If you have any questions about the role please contact
We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines.
What We Offer
In addition to your annual base salary of we also offerCar Cash Allowance 390 per month)a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement and numerous other employee benefits including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. These include:
- Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10.
- 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays) increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Home working status with hub facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
- Annual 200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
- Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues e.g. health financial wellbeing and domestic matters.
- Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc.
- Free fishing facilities across our canal network.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways and as importantly for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.
Find out more about us on our website:https://canalrivertrust/aboutus
Employment Type
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