Job Description

Job title:

ICE Trainee Engineer

Salary:

Starting at GBP24,404, and rising through the apprenticeship to GBP39,513

Hours:

37

Contract:

Apprenticeship

Location:

Merrion House


Leeds City Council Highways & Transportation Department are looking for new

Apprentice Civil Engineers!

The role isn just about learning how to become a Civil Engineer, it about shaping Leeds for the future and making it a great, sustainable and safe place to live and work we are #teamleeds


Do you want to


Learn about Civil Engineering and get a degree while you work, where all tuition fees will be paid for. Join the globally recognised Institution of Civil Engineers, and work towards professional membership alongside your studies. Be part of an Engineering Apprenticeship Forum, attending events and training to further your engineering experience and knowledge. Work on the next major scheme that will be transforming Leeds, such as active travel gateways, the Leeds Bradford Airport Connectivity scheme, Bridge installation or maintenance, flood resilience or Mass Transit. Shape the future of Leeds so it evolves to be safer, more sustainable and by using innovation. Be part of a diverse team, undertaking design, supervision, project management and maintenance roles across all sectors of Civil Engineering. Work in an office, on site or at home, when not at university.
Who we are & what we do


A department of 500 people, consisting of support staff, Technicians, Roadworkers, Apprentices, Engineers and Managers. We cover a range of sectors of Civil Engineering - from Bridges, Flood Risk Management, Urban Traffic Control, Transport Planning, Asset Management and Highways. We work with various stakeholders, including members of the public, businesses, Councillors, Developers, Contractors, internal and external clients. Design and deliver schemes ranging from GBP10k to GBP*100M.
Primarily based in Merrion House in the city centre, but opportunities arise to work in site offices across Leeds. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our

council values

and

ambitions

.
What we can offer you


26 days annual leave, increasing after 5 years service, with an option to also buy leave annually. A great work-life balance with a flexitime system. Hybrid working. Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Support with Professional Development, and through the various LCC Staff Networks. Volunteering days. Regular team social events. Special leave benefits, such as shared parental leave. A Cycle-to-Work scheme. A range of Staff Deals and benefits to help boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
To see what inspired women within LCC Highways & Transportation department to become Civil Engineers, see the videos below from International Women in Engineering Day 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twXagxfc6XY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbqsWMpgURA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3io8fG9O2gw

If you want to be part of our team, then

APPLY NOW

by completing the online application form.

Read our guidance

for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries please contact Hannah Wood, Principal Engineer,

hannah.wood@leeds.gov.uk

.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.


This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.


If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least GBP38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Purpose

To gain practical work experience in the work of an Incorporated Engineer and become familiar with the latest techniques and standards in Civil Engineering. To work as a member of teams involved in the design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering projects. The post holder will be able to progress through the specified grades as experience, qualification and knowledge is gained. Support, guidance and training will be given to the post holder to assist in effective delivery of the responsibilities. The job description summarises the work content and nature of the post and its role in the organisation. It does not specify every aspect of the job in detail and broad headings covering only the primary responsibilities of the post have been used. It is implicit that all the usual associated routines and duties are included and that staff will work flexibly.

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge, skills and experience of professional and cost effective engineering scheme management and the coordination role of supporting the delivery of civil engineering schemes and other related engineering elements. Work closely with Consultants, Contractors and Developers in all aspects of delivering civil engineering schemes. To comply with the accountability of the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with the Department Health and Safety Policy. Develop knowledge, skills and experience as a construction professional, in accordance with all appropriate legislation. Develop knowledge, skills and experience of carrying out the statutory duty and roles required under the Construction Design Management Regulations (2015). Work closely with external consultants in the feasibility, design and construction supervision stages of civil engineering schemes. Develop knowledge, skills and experience of managing projects and service improvements where required. To give advice and mentor junior members of staff where required. Liaising closely with colleagues in all areas of the department to secure the delivery of satisfactory services to Members, citizens and developers. Liaison and joint working with other teams, departments, Authorities, public bodies and private organisations. Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, policy and procedures, ensuring such changes are taken into account in all matters dealt with. Apprentice Engineers are registered under a formal training agreement with the Institution of Civil Engineers, and individually mentored by a Supervising Civil Engineer. Progression within the scheme requires a number of attributes to be achieved during the training period as part of the Apprentice duties and under the management of the Supervising Civil Engineer. The Directorate operates a Staff Appraisal and Development Scheme which includes individual Action Plans and a collective Training Plan. You will be expected to participate actively and responsibly in the agreement of a Personal Action Plan and in meeting its agreed aim and targets. To abide by the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council. To undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Qualifications

96 UCAS points, from at least three A-levels at grades A- C including maths and physical science or their equivalent.
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

B1 Duties

Develop an understanding of the role of Civil Engineering in an enterprising public sector context. With close supervision assist within an engineering team context in developing civil engineering solutions to issues and challenges across the city. With close supervision assist senior engineers in the drafting of consultation and contract drawings (using computer aided design) and authoring of contract documentation. With close supervision gain an understanding of construction site supervision. With close supervision draft correspondence to internal colleagues and officers across the council. With close supervision assist in the compiling and drafting of reports on complex issues, reaching reasoned conclusions and making recommendations. Develop outline knowledge of appropriate legislation and guidance and its application including the CDM Regulations. Undertake successful academic learning/exam/assessment results over the initial two year period of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Make suitable progress toward completing the Institution of Civil Engineers Development Attributes.

B3 Duties

Develop an understanding of the role of Civil Engineering in an enterprising public sector context and its interaction with Contractors and Consultants. Under supervision assist within an engineering team context in developing civil engineering solutions to issues and challenges across the city. Under supervision assist senior engineers in the drafting of consultation and contract drawings (using Computer Aided Design & 3D BIM Technology) and authoring of contract documentation. Under supervision assist senior engineers in the supervision of construction sites. Under supervision draft correspondence to internal colleagues and officers across the council and members of private sector organisations and members of the public. Under supervision assist in the compiling and drafting of reports on complex issues, reaching reasoned conclusions and making recommendations. Develop a deeper knowledge of legislation and detailed design guidance including the CDM Regulations, the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges together with its accompanying publications and their application within the Highway Authority. Actively promote the service in order to raise the profile of the Council and demonstrate its value to all members, residents. Continue successful academic learning/results/assessments to achieve a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Make suitable progress toward completing the Institution of Civil Engineers Development Attributes.

C3 Duties

Demonstrate undertaking the role of a Civil Engineering in an enterprising public sector context and its interaction with Developers, Contractors and Consultants. Assist within an engineering team context in developing civil engineering solutions to issues and challenges across the city. Assist senior engineers in the drafting of consultation and contract drawings (using Computer Aided Design & 3D BIM Technology) and authoring of contract documentation. Assist senior engineers in the supervision of construction sites. Draft correspondence to internal colleagues and officers across the council and members of private sector organisations and members of the public. Compile and draft reports on complex issues, reaching reasoned conclusions and making recommendations. Develop a working knowledge of legislation and detailed guidance including the CDM Regulations the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges its accompanying publications and their application within the wider district setting. Actively promote the service in order to raise the profile of the council and demonstrate its value to all members, residents. Continue successful academic learning/results/assessments to achieve a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Make suitable progress toward completing the Institution of Civil Engineers Development Attributes.

SO1 Duties

Undertake the role of a civil engineer in an enterprising public sector context suitably interacting with Developers, Contractors and Consultants. Develop civil engineering solutions to issues and challenges across the city. Draft consultation and contract drawings (using Computer Aided Design & 3D BIM Technology) and authoring of contract documentation. Undertake a suitable supervision role on construction sites. Draft correspondence to internal colleagues and officers across the council and members of private sector organisations and members of the public. Compile and draft reports on complex issues, reaching reasoned conclusions and making recommendations. Supervise other officers in their role within the engineering teams. Keep a detailed and proactively up-to-date working knowledge of legislation and detailed design guidance including the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges its accompanying publications and their application in the district. Actively promote the service in order to raise the profile of the Council and demonstrate its value to all members, residents. Successfully complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Successfully complete and sign-off the Institution of Civil Engineers Development Attributes. Successfully achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and registration with the Engineering Council and Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE).

PO1 Duties

(including all the above duties with appropriately limited supervision)


Deputise for senior engineers as instructed. Supervise other officers as assigned or seconded to the post holder. Actively support continuous and enterprising improvement initiatives through contributing to cross sector schemes. Author detailed reports and presentations on a full range of complex issues with limited supervision and present at member & senior manager meetings with support from senior colleagues. Undertake presentations and represent the council in public forums. Engage with Ward Members and local communities in dealing with reasonably complex urban and rural engineering issues, and advising recommendations and suitable courses of action. Manage reasonably complex civil engineering schemes from both a drawing office and site perspective using scheme and project management techniques and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely delivery of complex projects.

Essential requirements

Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

B1 Essential Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work to high standards. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and determination. Ability to work effectively as part of a team Willing to abide by the Councils Equal opportunities policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the council Willing to take personal responsibility under and abide by the Councils Health and Safety policy. Awareness of and an ability to respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the work Conscientious and committed approach towards completing tasks accurately and to deadlines to achieve service objectives Committed to own personal development and learning

B3 Essential Requirements

Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to apply negotiation and problem solving skills. Ability to work to high standards. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and determination. Ability to read, interpret plans and maps Ability to work effectively as part of a team Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibility of a Local Authority. Experience of using IT packages

C3 Essential Requirements

Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to apply negotiation and problem solving skills. Ability to work to high standards. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and determination. Ability to read, interpret plans and maps Ability to work effectively as part of a team Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibility of a Local Authority. Knowledge of Project Management Techniques. Successfully complete 3 years of an ICE accredited BSC qualification in Civil Engineering. Experience of using IT packages Experience of report writing Experience of working as part of a team

SO1 Essential Requirements

Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to apply negotiation and problem solving skills. Ability to work to high standards. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and determination. Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles. Ability to read, interpret plans and maps Able to prepare detailed reports and make recommendations Ability to work effectively as part of a team Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibility of a Local Authority. Knowledge of Project Management Techniques. Possess knowledge of technical engineering matters and solutions. Successfully complete 3 years of an ICE accredited BSC qualification in Civil Engineering. Achieve an ICE accredited degree apprenticeship in Civil Engineering. Experience of using IT packages Experience of report writing Experience of dealing with members of the public Experience of working as part of a team In depth experience of developing civil engineering related solutions. Experience of scheme/project management to deliver complex civil engineering schemes

PO1 Essential Requirements

Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to apply negotiation and problem solving skills. Ability to work to high standards. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and determination. Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles. Ability to read, interpret plans and maps Able to prepare detailed reports and make recommendations Ability to work effectively as part of a team Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibility of a Local Authority. Have a sound understanding of the legal and operational framework of the functions within Local Government. Knowledge of Project Management Techniques. Possess knowledge of technical engineering matters and solutions. Successfully complete 3 years of an ICE accredited BSC qualification in Civil Engineering. Achieve an ICE accredited degree apprenticeship in Civil Engineering. Achieve registration of Incorporated (IEng) status with the Engineering Council and Member The Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) Experience of using IT packages Experience of report writing Experience of dealing with members of the public Experience of working as part of a team In depth experience of developing civil engineering related solutions. Experience of scheme/project management to deliver complex civil engineering schemes

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Communicate effectively and work to high standards. Work effectively as part of a team, but to also act on own initiative. Conscientious and committed approach towards completing tasks accurately and to deadlines to achieve service objectives. Respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the work. Understand and embrace

Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours

and codes of conduct. Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the

Best City Ambition

of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon. Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures. Carry out all duties having regard to an employee responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing. Willingness to actively participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity of Leeds City Council. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements

Candidates are not required to meet all the following desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

B1 Desirable Requirements

Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to apply negotiation and problem solving skills. Ability to read, interpret plans and maps Able to prepare detailed reports and make recommendations Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibility of a Local Authority. Have a sound understanding of the legal and operational framework of the functions within Local Government. Knowledge of Project Management Techniques. Experience of using IT packages Experience of report writing Experience of dealing with members of the public Experience of working as part of a team

B3 Desirable Requirements

Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles. Able to prepare detailed reports and make recommendations Have a sound understanding of the legal and operational framework of the functions within Local Government. Knowledge of Project Management Techniques. Possess knowledge of technical engineering matters and solutions. Experience of report writing Experience of dealing with members of the public

C3 Desirable Requirements

Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles. Able to prepare detailed reports and make recommendations Have a sound understanding of the legal and operational framework of the functions within Local Government.

SO1 Desirable Requirements

* Have a sound understanding of the legal and operational framework of the functions within Local Government.