Job Purpose
Job Title: Engineer
Advertised Salary: £36,000 - £41,500 (depending on experience) + car cash allowance (£4,680 p.a.) + benefits
Location: Remote, with regular travel across our West Midlands network required.
Do you want to be a part of the team that’s making life better by water?
We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 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.
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 Trust’s 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 Trust‘s teams and external contractors.
* Provide technical support to the Trust’s in-house construction teams, contractors and volunteers.
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 this network is essential.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
* Academic or vocational qualification in civil engineering or associated discipline.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
* Practical work-based 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 multi-disciplined 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 non-technical 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 CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk
What We Offer
In addition to your annual base salary of £36,000 - £41,500, we also offer Car 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, well-being 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr