Assistant Engineer, Scotland
- Location:
- Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ
- Salary:
- £0 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. Take the next step in your journey by applying for the following key vacancy and join our team in Scotland:
Assistant Engineer, Scotland (Ref: SUS2317)
£21.965 - £24,586 per annum
(dependent on relevant skills and experience)
37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh
This stimulating and exciting role is to assist in all aspects of planning, designing, constructing, repairing and up-grading walking and cycling routes and links, and developing the National Cycle Network (NCN) in Scotland. Duties will also include assisting the Street Design team in delivering community focussed projects and technical support for other internal teams.
With an HNC / HND / degree in civil engineering or traffic engineering or equivalent and experience of civil engineering design, you will be an excellent communicator and have knowledge of the execution of civil engineering contracts. With experience of working with contractors/consultants and health and safety legislation, you will have the ability to build relationships and work independently, making decisions with minimal supervision. You will also be IT literate, hold a full UK driving license and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.
Please visit our website http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies and follow the instructions for our on-line application process. Alternatively, email jobs@sustrans.org.uk or ring our recruitment line on 0117 915 0325 for more information. Please quote reference number. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 12 noon Monday 8 January 2018. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Thursday 18 January 2018.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.