Recruitment Pack

Contents:

1. Our Services

2. Introduction

3. The Role: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

4. Working for YGC

5. Working for Cyngor Gwynedd

6. YGC Development and Succession Plan

7. Support for you

8. What Next?

Introduction - Good Luck!

Here at YGC, we can help create and maintain infrastructure that connects people and places in a safe, green and more reliable way.

Steffan Jones, Head of YGC

The Job

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Job Specification

Manage technical projects, in accordance with the instructions of the Principal Engineer / Unit Manager, to ensure that the specific requirements of the brief, provided by the Client in terms of costs, time and quality, are successfully delivered. Be active in the development and implementation of project management techniques and systems (e.g. YGC's Project Management Procedure, PRINCE2, Council's Project Management Manual etc.) to ensure that YGC is fully committed to meeting Clients' needs to provide value for money acting on commercial basis and adapt itself to compete effectively. Being responsible for managing flexible project teams, within the Unit and the Service in general, and providing guidance to team members.

Address all requirements in the context of financial management of projects and provide financial feedback to the Principal Engineer / Unit Managers on project and workload issues on a regular basis.

Perform contract commitments on construction projects.

Resolve contractual issues with organisations such as contractors and consultants.

Review and develop new procedures in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures, together with national developments.

Dealing with all National and EU improvement initiatives.

Fulfill the requirements of health and safety and environmental legislation.

Develop and maintain the skills and technical knowledge required to maintain and deliver YGC's core services.

Main Duties - Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Experienced and special Geo-Technical Engineer

Responsible for overseeing and managing the activities of specialist consultants and subcontractors.

Geogeographical project management on plans and carrying out feasibility studies, data collection, initial investigations, technical assessments, and design, administrative, quality and financial procedures.

Prepare health and safety and environmental plans before tendering.

Marketing the unit's work and capabilities to current and potential future clients.

Writing technical factual and analytical reports

Prepare programs and expenditure forecasts for projects.

Monitor and report to the project director (principal engineer / unit manager) on progress and actual costs and recommend and take corrective action when necessary.

Oversee the financial, administrative and technical management of construction, investigation, assessment or maintenance work carried out on behalf of the client.

Assist in resolving contractual issues on behalf of clients.

Undertake the duties required under CDM regulations

Engage with site supervisors throughout the life of the project.

Awareness of trunk road network statutory processes and structures e.g. CD622 and AIP

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Why not try it?

We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team. Apply HERE

Working for YGC

A lasting positive impact on the local community

Diversity, equality and inclusion are essential

Commit to fostering a working environment that is supportive, respectful and inclusive, Great opportunities for growth.

Approved to implement the ICE training plan

'Working on projects across North and Mid Wales

Tackling some of the country's most critical challenges

From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change

Combining innovation, expertise and technology

Making North and Mid Wales a better place to live, work and visit.

Where We Are Located

A tradition of being able to offer career opportunities to those who wish to pursue a highly skilled career in the built environment

Over the years, we have invested heavily in our staff, offering the opportunity to gain further academic and/or professional qualifications.

Enthusiastic about maintaining local employment across a range of disciplines and currently over 80% of our staff live in Gwynedd.

Contribute towards creating a high skills environment and sustainable economic growth while maintaining local employment in challenging and rewarding sectors.

To ensure a good balance between life and work in order to continue to contribute to prosperous and vibrant local communities to live and work.

2. Pwllheli

1. Caernarfon

3. Dolgellau

Working in Cyngor Gwynedd

Cyngor Gwynedd provides a wide variety of services across our County including educating our children, looking after our people, cleaning our streets, looking after our well-being and promoting our local businesses to succeed.

The career opportunities with us are varied and rewarding!

Cyngor Gwynedd's excellent staff enable us to do this vital work. The Council is full of people who have chosen to work here because they want to help the people of Gwynedd and make a difference to the communities and environment in which we live.

As a commercial entity that is part of Cyngor Gwynedd, YGC operates our business as a Social Enterprise. I.e., our profits go into the council's services which are provided essential to local people and beyond.

Cyngor Gwynedd’s Language Policy confirms our commitment to adhere to the principles of Welsh Language Standards, to take advantage of every possible opportunity to encourage County residents to use the Welsh language when using our services, and reflects Cyngor Gwynedd's ambition to promote and raising the status of the Welsh language through all his work.

Working for YGC

An opportunity to work in beautiful locations across North and Mid Wales including 1 national park, 50 nature reserves and 1,680 miles of stunning coastline.

A wide range of internal and external training and development opportunities. A day a week to complete a university degree. Contribution towards membership of professional bodies relevant to the work. Support to develop Welsh language skills.

Increasing salary. Local Government Pension Scheme, more information can be found on the Gwynedd Pension Fund website.

28.5 days of annual leave per year (increase after 5 years of service).

8 days of public and statutory holidays.

Hybrid work at least 2 days in the office.

Flexible working hours.

MEDRA Counseling Service - free confidential counseling service for staff.

Generous leave for maternity, paternity and adoption.

Support schemes to buy a car and to cycle to work.

Savings on grocery shopping, vacations, dining out, DIY, electrical appliances, insurance, motoring, and much more!

Reaching the summit

Career development and progression within YGC

Career Development at YGC

Apprentice

Civil Engineering

Apprentice GCSE or equivalent

Technician / Trainee

Technician Trainee Quantity Surveyor

A Level /NVQ/B Tech

Technical Assistant Assistant

Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant -

Ecology

Technical Engineer

Technical

Environment

Assistant (Ecology)

A Level /NVQ/B Tech

Architectural Assistant Assistant Engineer Assistant Quantity Surveyor HNC / HND

Surveyors / Officer / Engineer

Building

Surveyor

Environmental

Officer (Ecology)

Construction

Services Design

Engineer

Project Engineer

Degree or

HNC / HND

Senior Building

Principal / Project Senior Senior Manager

Surveyor

Senior Engineer

Senior Environment Officer

Senior Project Engineer

Senior Quantity

Surveyor

Senior Engineer

Technician

Degree / Chartered Membership

Chief Architect

Chief Design Engineer Building

Services

Chief Building

Surveyor

Chief Engineer

Project Engineer Senior Manager

Degree / Chartered

Membership and Managerial

Qualification

Degree / Chartered Membership and Managerial

Qualification

If you would like support to apply, Gwaith Gwynedd is available to provide support to the residents of Gwynedd.

Gwaith Gwynedd is the Council's initiative to support the people of Gwynedd to achieve their full potential.

www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/gwaithgwynedd

If you would like support to relocate or come home (as an individual or family) to Gwynedd or North Wales you can contact Llwyddo’n Lleol. https://llwyddonlleol2050.cymru/