Engineer

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberdeen seeks an entry-level Civil Engineer to provide technical and professional expertise on engineering projects. Responsibilities include delivering project management services within budget, quality, and timelines. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the engineering industry. This full-time position offers opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in design, maintenance, project management.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or progress towards a qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on engineering projects.
• Deliver design and project management services for capital projects.

Skills

Strong self-motivation

Organisational skills

Ability to plan and prioritise

Technical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil or structural engineering

Minimum 2 years post qualification experience

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide technical and professional expertise on engineering projects. Provision of professional design and project management services for a range of revenue and capital projects, which meet quality, cost and time requirements.

Before applying, read the guidance link and Job Profile attached.

Location

Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration

Permanent, Full Time

PVG Membership Requirement

With effect from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require the candidate to meet the cost of PVG membership. Applies to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. The Council will initially pay the cost (£18 for existing members, £59 for non-members) and deducts from the first month’s salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil or structural engineering discipline, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in engineering industry (design, maintenance, project management)
• Membership of a relevant professional body or willingness to progress to a recognised professional qualification e.g., IEng or CEng MICE
• Full current UK driving licence

Required Attributes

• Strong self‑motivation and self‑starting ability with good organisational skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, coordinate and deliver projects/processes to meet milestones and deadlines
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage a diverse range of projects simultaneously and prioritise conflicting demands
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide professional advice and make effective decisions
• Ability to work on own initiative and/or within a team
• Ability to operate computerised systems
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports
• Ability to analyse and develop solutions to technical problems
• Ability to prepare detailed design drawings and specifications
• Ability to measure quantities and prepare cost estimates
• Ability to communicate effectively

About the Employer

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, so many employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits both them and the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment, please contact.

Armed Forces

We are a forces‑friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. A specific email address is available for forces and partners.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria:

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• Looked after young people, those in continuing care or a care leaver up to age 29 (all jobs)
• Aged 16‑24 and live in Aberdeen City or have attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• Have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and apply for any relevant apprenticeship
• New Scots aged 16‑24 applying for any apprenticeship

Please note eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Civil Engineering