Reference:
24-28086
Job title:
Assistant Engineer
Directorate:
Highways, Engineering and YGC
Service:
YGC - Gwynedd Consultancy
Closing date:
20/03/2025 10:00
Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 37 Hour
Salary:
£36,124 - £37,938 a year
Pay Scale:
S4
Location(s):
Caernarfon
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Gareth Lloyd Wright on (01758) 704 045 / garethlloydwright@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Interview date to be confirmed.
Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

PURPOSE OF THE POST

• Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
• To assist in the management of projects, under the guidance of a Senior Project Engineer, Senior Technical Engineer, Principal Engineer or Unit Manager, to ensure successful delivery to the specified requirements of the brief provided by the Client in terms of cost, time and quality
• To develop a personal specialist expertise in technical and design related issues.
• To use project management techniques and systems (eg YGC’s Project Management Procedure, PRINCE2, the Council’s Project Management Handbook etc) that will ensure that YGC gives full commitment to satisfy client needs to deliver value for money whilst operating on a commercial basis and adapting itself to compete effectively
• To assist in the management of flexible project teams, within the Unit and the Service as a whole, be part of and provide support to team members
• To assist in the financial control of projects and give financial feedback to Senior Project Engineer/Senior Technical Engineer/Principal Engineer/Unit Manager on project issues as requested
• To perform Engineer’s Representative/Supervisor duties on construction projects under the guidance of a Senior Project Engineer, Senior Technical Engineer, Principal Engineer or Unit Manager
• To assist in the resolution of contractual matters with organisations such as contractors & consultants
• To be aware of and act upon new procedures introduced in accordance with Council policies and procedures as well as national developments
• To be aware of all Government/EU initiatives and their implications
• To fulfil requirements of health and safety and environmental legislation.

MAIN DUTIES

• develop and maintain a practical and professional relationship with clients.
• to prepare cost estimates, carry out risk assessments, plan project staff requirements, produce programmes and expenditure forecasts. Monitor actual progress against forecasts and take necessary remedial action.
• to complete Highway/Coastal Infrastructure Inspection, Assessment and Maintenance work
• to be pro-active in the development and monitoring of the Business
• Plan to ensure optimum performance of the unit and that key targets are achieved
• to act as the Supervisor for works on construction sites when required and to undertake delegates responsibilities and duties accordingly
• assist to develop and maintain the model contract document
• to undertake the duties required by the CDM Regulations.
• to assist in the management of projects, under the guidance of a Senior Project Engineer, Senior Technical Engineer, Principal Engineer or Unit Manager and to be project manager on relatively

small and straightforward schemes

• to carry out feasibility studies, data collection, preliminary investigations, technical assessment, design, administrative, quality and financial procedures for works to be carried out on behalf of the Client.
• Ensure that projects comply with health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
• the supervision of financial, administrative and technical control of works of construction, investigation, assessment or Maintenance executed on behalf of the Client. To assist in the resolution of contractual issues on behalf of clients.
• to develop an expertise in design related computer systems and software. Liaise with YGC Business Unit.
• to liaise with other services, other directorates, Council Members, statutory undertakers, other authorities, external organisations, and individuals concerning all aspects of the works
• to supervise and guide the work and development of subordinate staff
• to report to, and receive instructions from senior staff
• other relevant administrative and professional duties commensurate with the seniority of the post.
• Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any worry or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused

otechnical standards and developments (including current technology), and professional and statutory responsibilities (including e.g. those under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1982, Habitat Regulations 1994 and appropriate Regulations e.g. CDM regulations) and of their application relevant to the work and functions being carried out.

• To supervise subordinate staff.
• To deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence.
• Ensure that YGC meets the requirements of the Council.
• To assist in the financial control of projects
• To ensure that all staff timesheets and approvals are completed inaccordance with YGC procedures.
• The post holder is expected to be aware of the requirements of Health and Safety and to collaborate with YGC’s Helath and Safety representative.
• Responsibility for information management in accordance with the Council’s information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is handled in compliance with Data Protection legislation