Environmental Engineer

The role
The post holder will provide a maintenance service and deliver a capital work programme for NRW assets which will include Flood risk assets and NRW managed Land. This will include activities associated with all aspects of asset maintenance from electronically recording general inspections to grass cutting, chainsaw work, tractor driving, fencing, to small scale construction projects, keeping Natural Resources Wales assets at their present target condition.

Working within a small team in all weather conditions throughout mid Wales, the post holder will provide an appropriate emergency response and will be required to be part of a standby rota and provide out of hours cover.

You will be joining a team which is passionate about the work they do, reducing the risk of flooding to properties in Mid Wales. Your work will mainly be concentrated on the maintenance of flood defence assets such as flood defence embankments and structures but will also include work on the Welsh Government Forest estate and on National Nature Reserves. You will be self-motivated, competent in the use of plant and machinery and IT equipment having a positive approach to Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace.

The role is mainly outdoors in all weathers and can be physically demanding. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

Interviews will be conducted in person. The location will be confirmed at a later date.

Successful external applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. We aim to make offers of appointment within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you will do

• You may operate machinery which may include HGV’s, Heavy and specialised plant and equipment of a high value.
• You will be required to deliver all work in compliance with the Construction Design and Management regulations and in compliance with NRW Welfare, Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• You will have the ability to work from detailed technical drawings and utility plans from service providers.
• You will advise the Senior Supervisor and Supervisor on the most appropriate plant and equipment for the delivery of work including Out of Hours and emergency response.
• You will be responsible for ensuring safe working practices are followed for the use of plant, machinery and equipment and will be responsible for on-site supervision of Team members in their operation of such plant and equipment.
• You will be required to ensure plant and equipment within your responsibility is maintained and operated in compliance with all relevant regulations, for example O licence, LOLER and PUWER.
• You will be required to communicate effectively with third parties which will include members of the public and landowners.
• You may be required to implement a planned programme of habitat management for NNR's including maintaining and checking the infrastructure of NNR's.
• You will be part of an emergency response team required to operate plant, machinery and equipment during flood incident response to enable the effective operation of flood risk assets.
• As a senior team member, you will often take the lead on site and mentor less experienced team members or contractors.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

• Several years relevant operational experience.
• NVQ L2 Environmental Conservation or equivalent.
• One or more of the following (to include evidence such as log book,…