Project Engineer

Government
January 21, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Project Engineer

Company: West Berkshire Council

Job description: Making West Berkshire greener, fairer, and more prosperous, with thriving communities and services we are proud of.

Join our team as a Project Engineer and be a part of the exciting journey towards a sustainable and vibrant West Berkshire. Under the guidance of our Asset Manager & Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering our council’s vision for flood risk management, sustainable drainage, and land drainage.

As a Project Engineer, you will be involved in developing and implementing flood management initiatives and projects, fulfilling our statutory obligations in flood risk management and land drainage. Your work will also involve working with flood risk communities, aiding in the implementation of SuDS and Natural Flood Management Schemes, and maintaining and updating our asset management database under the Flood and Water Management Act.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to assess and respond to planning applications, ensuring that development proposals align with our commitment to sustainable practices. Your expertise will contribute to West Berkshire Council’s role as a Lead Local Flood Authority, engaging with external bodies and promoting our drainage policies.

We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual who is eager to pursue further education and professional development. With a degree and at least 3 years of experience in Civil Engineering or a BTEC Higher National Certificate in the field, you will bring valuable expertise to our team.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

  • Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
  • Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • A range of local discounts
  • Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
  • You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on West Berkshire’s future, please contact Paul Bacchus, Principal Engineer, on 01635 503 938 for an informal chat about this exciting role.

Join us in shaping a greener, fairer, and more prosperous West Berkshire – apply today!

Expected salary:

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Job date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:33:11 GMT

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