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Job summary
Forestry England is an organisation like no other. Our strong values and shared ambition to connect everyone with the nations forests, drives all that we do.
Civil Engineering underpins the delivery of Forestry Englands operational activities. The infrastructure we build and maintain, supports all aspects of Forestry England. From the supply of sustainably sourced timber, through to being the largest outdoor recreation provider in the country, Civil Engineering is vital to our success.
This post is highly varied and an exciting opportunity to join the Forestry England Civil Engineering team in the South of England. You will play a key role, providing support to the Civil Engineering Team, Health, Safety and Financial Assurance, and Technical Services, in support of our organisational objectives.
If you enjoy having a varied work schedule that takes you outdoors, exploring and working in different places and be motivated by seeing how your work impacts the environment this is an excellent opportunity for you.
For the right candidate that has career aspirations in Civil Engineering, Forestry England would support day release learning to achieve a qualification in Civil Engineering.
Being part of South Forest District is to be part of a progressive and inclusive organisation. Our benefits include a generous holiday entitlement, substantial training, development and volunteering opportunities, flexible and blended working arrangements, and membership of an excellent civil service pension scheme.
Job description
The successful candidate will be managed and mentored by the District Civil Engineer and will be primarily deployed to undertake site visits to support the planning of civil engineering operations and to undertake contractor monitoring, including the monitoring of delivery against the contract specification and health and safety standards.
The South England Forest District Civil Engineering team is comprised of a District Civil Engineer, an Assistant Civil Engineer, and an Administrative Assistant who plan, co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of the civil engineer programme through framework contract holders. The successful candidate would work across the whole South District, which extends from Dorset to Surrey. The reporting point for the role would be the main office at The King’s House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH, but you will be able to work from one of the other offices in the South District as the role requires. The role involves daily travel within the district and a Forestry England vehicle will be provided for business use only.
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Person specification
Assist the District Civil Engineer in the planning and supervision of civil engineering asset construction, inspection, and maintenance to meet business plan targets.
1. Works Planning and Delivery. Support the District Civil Engineer in the planning and delivery of a programme of civil engineering works across the district, liaising with functional leads, project owners and the Planning team. Complete internal consultations, produce contract maps, identify CDM roles, agree scope / specifications.
2. Pre-commencement meetings. Support the District Civil Engineer in undertaking pre-commencement meetings (PCM) with contract holders following internal PCM procedures.
3. Contract Monitoring. Undertake supervisory checks to ensure compliance with the contract, specification and health and safety standards.
4. Asset Inspection. Under the direction of the District Civil Engineer, and subject to an appropriate level of training and experience, undertake inspections of assets to assess and report on condition. Keep asset records up to date.
5. Asset Maintenance. Under the direction of the District Civil Engineer carry out maintenance on civil engineering assets including bridges, roads, and car parks, to a high and consistent standard.
6. Health and Safety. Promote a safe working environment by role modelling high standards of health and safety through regular monitoring and recording of contractor health and safety performance and the prompt reporting and investigation of accidents and near misses ensuring that lessons learned are shared and implemented.
Essential
- The candidate should have proven relevant experience in civil engineering, particularly regarding carrying out contractor and/or project management.
Desirable
- Good IT skills – familiar with MS office packages and the use of Autocad and GIS.
- Membership of (or working towards) a relevant professional body at EngTech level or above.
- Experience of contract management.
- An understanding of procurement rules associated with public bodies
- Land surveying e.g. setting out.
- Good knowledge of environmental protection requirements and permitting procedures associated with construction projects in remote environments.
- Experience in the safe design and delivery of projects, including responsibilities under CDM. Candidates should possess a relevant and up to date health and safety qualification such as IOSH, SSSTS or significant demonstrable experience of health and safety knowledge.
- Experience in use of GIS Software
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£7,164 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary of £26534, Forestry Commission contributes £7164 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Here at Forestry England we offer:
Flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance.
25 days holiday pa with an extra days holiday entitlement each year over the first 5 years up to a maximum of 30 days per year, plus bank holidays and 2.5 extra days leave. (all pro-rata)
3 days paid volunteering leave every year (once you have passed probation). (pro-rata)
Access to technical and personal development training and qualifications that are tailored to your role.
5 days dedicated to your self-driven development each year. (pro-rata)
Extensive opportunities for further learning through Civil Service Learning.
Reimbursement of any professional membership fees.
Employee benefits that include (but are not limited to) the Cycle to Work scheme, free high-street and online discounts and offers through STaR, and the opportunity to join the Civil Services Sports Council.
The brilliant Civil Service Pensions scheme.
Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that gives free, confidential and independent support – whether it is personal or work-related.
Free eyesight tests and £100 voucher for glasses for visual display usage.
Pay advances of up to £5,000 for computers, sports equipment, or training costs.
Free parking at all Forestry Commission sites (including Moors Valley Country Park and Alice Holt Forest) and free entry into our National Arboretum in Westonbirt.
Up to 15% discount at Forest Live Events, Forest Holidays cabins, and Go Ape outdoor activity centres.
Numerous retail discounts including 10% off at Forestry Commission shops and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Professional and Technical Expertise
Day release learning, to obtain a qualification in Civil Engineering, may be considered for the successful candidate if required.
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Selection process details
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 750 word personal statement as follows:
1. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
2. A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience are suitable for the role, with reference to the criteria in the Person Specification.
Failure to complete the CV and Statement of Suitability will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application.
Interviews will be held in person at the King’s House, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH. Sifting will take place week commencing 4th December 2023, with interviews scheduled to take place week commencing 11th December 2023. Please note these dates are subject to change.
The selection panel will be looking for applications that demonstrate the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Failure to address any or all of these criteria may affect your application. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
Candidates passing the interview may be asked to attend a second stage field assessment to identify the successful candidate.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to FC from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at here
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Where a role has been identified as one which falls under the scope of the Public Sector English Language Requirements, within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Applicants will be assessed in the selection process in accordance with the requirements.
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Alison Ramsell
- Email : alison.ramsell@forestryengland.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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