Job Purpose

See compensation detail in our 'What We Offer' section below.

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 it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/how-we-make-a-difference). 

Have you considered taking your engineering career onto the waterways of England & Wales?  We are not always the first place that an Engineer would think of advancing their career, however with significant investment over the next decade in our amazing historical heritage waterways we have a number of engineering opportunities to offer.   Our Engineering teams are key in supporting our vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy across England & Wales, ensuring our national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure are managed & maintained as well as new developments and improvements are in place for our visitors, customers & service users to benefit from. 

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/engineering 

For those newly qualified, we will endeavour to support you in developing your expertise, knowledge and experience to give you opportunities to enhance your career and work toward accreditation / incorporation and/or chartership. You will benefit from the well-recognised ICE training programme, as well as peer and mentor support. Wherever possible, we will also aim to involve you with other engineering departments in order for you to learn about the various aspects of work we deliver at the Trust. 

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer within our East Midlands Design and Development team.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable understanding engineering first principles; developing outline designs to allow budgeting and programme of a solution, producing detailed designs and specifications to allow construction and solution implementation. 

Additional ability but not essential, is the capability fulfil the role of ‘engineer’ during construction to check compliance with design.

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 a collaborative meetings.  Significant travel throughout the regional East Midlands waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and to conduct improvements. 

See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).

Relevant office Hubs for collaborative working:  Birmingham, Hatton, Newark. 

The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage. Regular accessibility to our network is essential. 

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Our Engineers are important to the success of the Canal & River Trust; the role will involve designing and/or managing the design of repairs on a diverse range of national historical assets. As one of our Civil Engineers you will be responsible for undertaking designs of technical solutions, preparing specifications and briefing documents for our direct labour force (Direct Services), contractors and consultants. It is an extremely varied and interesting role and whether you are delivering innovative solutions, managing the supply chain, or helping to define standards and procedures, you will be working to conserve and enhance our precious waterways for future generations.

Key Accountabilities:

Investigate and develop cost effective design and construction solutions ensuring best value, taking into account user requirements and whole life costs where appropriate.

Contribute technical advice during the feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases for projects to our direct labour force (Direct Services), framework contractors and volunteers.

Define the maintenance, repair and renewal works for delivery by the Trust ‘s teams and contractors, taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.

Design and specify engineering solutions and, where required, act as Principal Designer or Designer for works, (in accordance with CDM 2020).

Support the definition of the maintenance, repair and renewal works for delivery by internal teams and contractors, taking account of, all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.

Contribute to the development and the implementation of the Trust ‘s Design Guidance, Standards and Specifications.

Where required, provide suitable temporary works designs to support works by Direct Services.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Technical:

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship). 

Education qualification in a relevant technical discipline, i.e. Degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience of civil engineering design and construction preferably in a water environment.

Experience in assessing infrastructure risk, desirable. civil engineering experience related to site design, land development and land use permitting. 

Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure, preferably in a water environment.

Practical experience with AutoCAD. 

General: 

Experience or working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team. 

Able to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts.

Has a good standard of written and verbal communication and proven ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences.

Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software e.g. MS Office. Experience of GIS or mapping systems.

Valid driving licence as your work will require you to reach locations not easily reached by public transport. Access to a vehicle is needed. 

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

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your annual salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE, we also offer a Car Cash Allowance (£390 per month), a generous holiday entitlement, and a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme. Further details can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits). 

£34,500 - £39,500 inclusive of allowances

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.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us