Total 7 Junior Executive level Engineering job vacancies in Leeds, Yorkshire, LS1 2HJ

Assistant Engineer needed in Bradford, £14.51ph PAYE - Reference: 5257291

• Role will be part of a team of engineers engaged on delivery of road safety improvements and traffic engineering projects in the Keighley and Shipley parliamentary constituencies.
• You will ideally have experience in the development of traffic engineering schemes, promotion of traffic regulation orders and stakeholder management.

• To assist in carrying out feasibility and concept studies, public engagement and consultation, design, inspections, assessments, procurement, construction supervision and project management on a variety of highway, structural, casualty reduction, traffic management, traffic signal and UTC, integrated transport, public transport and civil engineering projects for programmes undertaken by the Service on behalf of internal and external clients.

1) Provide independent judgement, advice and guidance based on evaluation and analytical skills to produce alternative solutions to a wide range of complex engineering and procurement problems, formulate recommendations and solutions appropriate to technical specialism including but not limited to, the provision of advice related to improvements secured through legal agreements with third parties.
2) Undertake checks of information provided by other services or third parties as being in accordance with established engineering standards and Requirements appropriate to role within Service including the following:
a) Consultation documents, questionnaires, exhibitions and displays;
b) Diagnostic and survey data;
c) Proposals for highway structures;
d) Highway drainage proposals;
e) Highway maintenance proposals;
f) Road Safety Audits / Checks;
g) Design briefs, data and preliminary/detailed highway scheme designs; and
h) Engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantity and project estimates.
3) Carry out investigations, feasibility studies, concept designs, transportation studies, transportation assessments, sustainable and integrated transport studies of alternative solutions to engineering and procurement problems as required including such schemes as may arise from the Local Transport Plan, revenue budgets and other external funding sources. Prepare feasibility designs, calculations, budget estimates, outline programmes, project briefs and work instructions for other Service units as appropriate in line with established QMS procedures.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven team member who can help the Council fulfil its statutory role as Lead Local Flood Authority. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Flood Risk Management Team in Calderdale. The team leads the Council's role as Lead Local Flood Authority, working with risk management partners to manage flood risk across the Borough. Calderdale has a strong history of partnership working across the borough and our goal in the team is to reduce flood risk, increase resilience and reduce the impact of the global climate crisis in our communities so if you have a keen interest in helping people and improving the environment this opportunity is the perfect fit.

An opportunity has arisen that would directly support delivery of the Council’s priority of tackling the climate emergency and reducing flood risk. The role will provide effective advice and expertise within the Flood Risk Management team of Strategic Infrastructure to ensure that it makes the maximum contribution to the regeneration and sustainability of the district through effective delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Lead Local Flood Authority with particular regard to the effective and proactive implementation of flood risk management matters.
The role is key to ensuring that the council adheres to its duties as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), in particular Section 19 and 21 of the Flood & Water Management Act 2010 in delivering its duties under the Land Drainage Act 1991. The role requires providing updates to councillors and members of the public on flooding issues including attending meetings in person with flood victims and ward members.
The role will manage our watercourse maintenance contractors undertaking activities throughout the district such as asset repair, debris/trash screen clearances and land management works. This includes ensuring that our standards are being met in terms of both Health & Safety and quality of work. The role requires extensive knowledge of flood risk/civil engineering assets, contractor management, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The role will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of flood risk management and to gain a breadth of experience through the delivery of a wide range of flood risk management initiatives.

If you have recent experience in Flood Risk Management and related investigations, we would welcome your application. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills and have a strong understanding of the principals of flood risk management and land drainage systems. The successful candidate will have a Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience. You will be an excellent negotiator and someone who finds solution finding second nature.

Closing Date: 14th November 2024.

Interview Date: 25th November 2024

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

We aspire to be a place where talent and enterprise can thrive and all employees are supported and encouraged to share their enterprising ideas. A place defined by our innate kindness and resilience, by how our people care for each other, are able to recover from setbacks and are full of hope. Calderdale will stand out, be known, and be distinctive.

A great place to visit, work, but most importantly, a place to live a larger life.

While working for an organisation that really cares and supports its staff, you will also benefit from:
• Flexible working and the ability to work from home in most roles.
• Highly competitive pension scheme.
• Extensive training and development.
• A minimum of 26 days annual leave.
• Five extra days after five years continuous local government service.
• The option to buy more, plus bank holidays.
• Family friendly policies to support parental leave
• Access to employee benefit schemes like cycle to work
• A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum.

If you are interested, look at the job profiles at the attached link and feel free to get in touch to discuss the roles further.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

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Junior Electrical Design Engineer
Bradford, up to £35k

Equipment manufacturer in the Bradford area seek an Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join their experienced team. You will be fully trained on their products and produce drawings and designs for standard and bespoke equipment. the role would suit someone looking for their first role in electrical design.

As the Junior Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
*Produce block cable diagrams and single line diagrams
*Checking of control panel schematics
*Control panel design when required
*Undertaking electrical calculations
*Assisting in the production of control philosophies
*Produce effective BOM's for parts ordering from the electrical design
*Assist Mechanical Design Engineers with electrical input into designs.
*Electrical aspects of P & ID drawings

As the Junior Electrical Design Engineer:
*Hold a relevant Electrical Engineering qualification
*Have confident 2D AutoCAD experience
*Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
*Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
*Able to work to deadlines

Benefits include:
Working hours are 7.30-4pm Monday to Thursday with 3pm finish on Fridays
28 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
Company pension

Call Yasemin at Travail on 01423 530138

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for an Assistant Engineer to join their highways team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a transportation environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to assist in carrying out feasibility and concept studies and consultation for civil engineering projects for programmes undertaken by the Service on behalf of internal and external clients.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide judgement, advice and guidance based on evaluation and analytical skills to produce alternative solutions to a wide range of complex engineering and procurement problems.
• Undertake checks of information provided by other Council services or third parties as being in accordance with established engineering standards and Council Requirements.
• Carry out or assist in the detailed design of civil, structural and highway engineering schemes
• Assist in the procurement, award and administration of contracts according to role within the service

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require a minimum 2 years' design and construction supervision experience in Traffic Engineering, UTC, Highway Structures or Highway Engineering disciplines.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Hold an appropriate driving license and have the ability to drive to different locations of the District.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite and other technical software appropriate to role (e.g. AutoCAD)

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £20 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Assistant Engineer needed in Bradford Paying £16.50 per ref 5251347

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• To assist in carrying out feasibility and concept studies, public engagement and consultation, design, inspections, assessments, procurement, construction supervision and project management on a variety of highway, structural, casualty reduction, traffic management, traffic signal and UTC, integrated transport, public transport and civil engineering projects for programmes undertaken by the Service on behalf of internal and external clients
• To provide expertise and specialist knowledge in aspects of the following appropriate:
  1. Urban traffic control and signal maintenance
  2. Traffic Engineering
  3. Highway Design
  4. Highway Maintenance
  5. Civil and Structural Engineering, or
  6. Street Lighting & Signs/Street furniture illumination.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years’ design and construction supervision experience in Traffic Engineering, UTC, Highway Structures or Highway Engineering disciplines.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Assistant Engineer Highways Design needed in Leeds.

The hourly rate is £18.06ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 0008 D835 / 1

This role will be suitable for an individual who has experience and knowledge relating to the design and implementation of Highways Maintenance related schemes.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, and as a part of a team, with the main objective of ensuring the Principal Contractor has a clear plan of what they are required to build.

They will undertake and provide detailed drawings and documentation to assist in the delivery of the Highways Maintenance Annual Works Programme. Working under own supervision and will provide required pre- construction information, that includes a design that has an accurate Bill of Quantities.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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Hybrid Working

At Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services to our communities. Working as an Assistant Asset Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for the delivery of our mechanical & water quality safety requirements, striving to achieve a key part of the Council’s vision – “people enjoy better health throughout their lives”

Working with colleagues, partners, and external consultants, you will ensure that a high quality, customer focused, and efficient mechanical and water quality safety function is delivered. You will take responsibility for both strategic and operational matters relating to mechanical and water quality compliance within the Corporate Landlord & Capital Service.

Responsibilities will extend within a matrix arrangement and the post holder will ensure a joined-up response to complex problems that may cut across the Corporate Landlord & Capital service, as well as other services/directorates.

The core responsibilities of the post include

- Delivering the mechanical and water quality maintenance/safety requirements of the Council as per current legislation
- Ensuring mechanical and water quality compliance of all Council assets
- Attend meetings with internal & external suppliers to ensure delivery of all commissioned services
- Responsible for assisting the Asset Maintenance Officer (Mechanical) to manage and maintain frameworks and contracts with external suppliers including KPI’s
- Responsibility for updating PPM schedules and risk logs and uploading data to FM databases
- Proactive programming of mechanical & water quality testing and risk assessments
- Working as a member of multi-disciplinary design teams delivering mechanical & water quality requirements for capital/revenue investment projects
- Provision of competent advice and support in relation to mechanical and water quality maintenance to the Corporate Landlord & Capital service and the Council more widely

Extensive experience in mechanical & water quality maintenance and framework/contractor management is essential for this role.

For more information about this job please contact: Rob Bottomley on 07971 602569 or Robert.bottomley@kirklees.gov.uk

In order to be shortlisted for this job you need to demonstrate in your application how you meet the ‘Essential’ criteria as outlined on the Job Focus. CV’s will not be accepted.

The provisional interview date is 31st January 2024.

Chris Watson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date 07 January 2024, 11:55 PM

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