Civil Engineering Assistant

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Civil Engineering Assistant (PTO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract of 6 - 9 months, with possibility of extension.

· Pay Rate - £15.97 per/hr

· Location – DfI Rivers Directorate, Planning Advisory Unit

· Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

· Hours – 37 hours per week

Responsibilities will include:

Candidates will be responsible for providing responses to Planning Authorities.

The role will involve assessing planning consultations to advise Planning Authorities in relation to inappropriate development in floodplains, or elsewhere, in accordance with Planning policy:

· Revised Planning Policy Statement PPS15

· Council Local Development Plans, where adopted. The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for NI

Essential Experience/Qualifications

· At least a Level 3 BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Studies

· A BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering or Building studies

· A degree in Civil Engineering

AND

· A full current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive vehicles in Northern Ireland.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

· Experience in Hydrology and or river engineering

· Experience with flood risk management.

· Experience working with planning authorities.

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected].

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.