Job Description

Reference:
25-28638
Job title:
Project Engineer
Directorate:
Highways, Engineering and YGC
Service:
YGC - Gwynedd Consultancy
Closing date:
08/08/2025 10:00
Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 37 Hour
Salary:
27,711 - 30,060 a year
Pay Scale:
PS1
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 Dylan Wyn Roberts on 01286 679526 or via e-mail: DylanWynRoberts@gwynedd.llyw.cymru



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

CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 08/08/2025

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

Personal attributes

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Essential

Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.


Assist and mentor junior staff.

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Desirable

Ability to train junior staff.

Qualifications and relevant training

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Essential

Degree or HNC in a built environment subject or relevant industry experience.


Professional qualifications to Eng Tech status, or equivalent.

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Desirable

Actively pursuing professional qualification to IEng status or equivalent.

Relevant experience

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Essential

Experience in construction Project management aspects of delivery.


Experience in developing design projects.

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Desirable

Experience of managing part of construction projects, including financial control.

Skills and specialist knowledge

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Essential

Knowledge of CDM duties and responsibilities.


Experience of working within the relevant legislation.


IT Skills.


Experience and understanding of project programmes.

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Desirable

Experience of project management.


Experience in the supervision of project teams.


Ability to identify priorities within work programmes.


Knowledge of NEC, ECC/JCT or other forms of contract.

Language requirements

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Listening and Speaking - Foundation

Able to maintain a simple conversation through the medium of Welsh and English in the everyday context of the post, using specific vocabulary that arises regularly, in order to present information.Able to present simple information through the medium of Welsh and English that hasn't been prepared beforehand and respond to questions.

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Reading and Understanding - Foundation

Read and understand simple messages and information leaflets associated with the post through the medium of Welsh and English, and understand short and simple reports on familiar subjects.

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Writing - Foundation

Able to complete simple forms and compose a letter or short e-mail through the medium of Welsh and English by using a number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message.

Purpose of the post

Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do. To manage projects in compliance with YGC project Management Procedures and client needs and as directed by the Principal Engineer / Unit Manager. To be part of a Project Management Team and comply with YGC project Management Procedures and client needs. To actively cultivate and maintain a professional relationship with new and existing clients ensuring continual improvement in delivery by securing and acting on performance feedback. To develop a personal specialist expertise in project, risk and financial management related issues. To manage and supervise flexible Project Teams including internal and external project staff along with contractors. To be part of a flexible Project Team and fulfilling all that is expected from project team members to ensure the successful delivery of a project. To provide and comply with all reporting requirements to the Unit Manager/Project Manager according to the expected accuracy and deadlines. To mentor junior staff and be constructive and proactive in developing staff to the expected high standard. To provide an expected degree of site supervision in keeping with the delivery of the project brief. 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

Responsibility for functions

to acquire and maintain an up to date knowledge of:-

ocurrent best practice in design issues


omethods of procurement for projects


otechnical standards and developments (including current technology)


oProfessional and statutory responsibilities e.g. (including those under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1982,

to manage and supervise subordinate staff. to deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence. to ensure that all staff timesheets and approvals are completed in accordance with YGC procedures. to be fully conversant with the plans and procedures of the department including all standard documents, operational guidance/procedures and Business Plan. To be fully conversant with all required software and IT based systems which facilitate the execution of the activities outlined as inherent within the 'Purpose of the Post' section (above).

Main duties

develop and maintain a practical and professional relationship with principal 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 fulfil the delivery of the project to the required brief and in compliance with the Project Management Procedures. 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 delegated responsibilities and duties accordingly assist to develop and maintain the model contract document to undertake the duties required by the CDM Regulations. to manage and assist in the management of Level 2+3 projects. 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 all relevant computer systems and software. to liaise with other services, other directorates, Council Members, statutory undertakers, other authorities, external organisations, and individuals concerning all aspects of the works to manage, supervise and guide the work and development of staff as part of a project team. 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

Special circumstances

Control own expenditure on projects ability to work under pressure. Ability to motivate staff to ensure the success of YGC. * the requirement to work outside office hours at Public Inquiries, consultations, exhibitions and Council meetings and when called out to emergency situations.