Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate with a passion for sustainable drainage and water management? At YGC (Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy), we deliver award-winning engineering and environmental solutions across North Wales and beyond. We’re looking for a driven, enthusiastic graduate to join our growing team of experts – and shape the landscapes of tomorrow.
About the role
Working as part of our experienced Drainage team, you will support the design, planning, and delivery of a wide range of civil engineering projects – from highway drainage systems and flood alleviation schemes to SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) and climate resilience infrastructure.
You will gain hands-on experience in
- Drainage design and hydraulic modelling
- Preparing drawings, reports, and technical documents
- Site inspections, data collection, and surveying
- Working with multidisciplinary teams on public sector and capital projects
- Contributing to environmental impact assessments and water management plans
What we’re looking for
- Interest or experience in drainage design, flood risk or surface water management
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to sustainable and climate-conscious engineering
- Working knowledge of CAD and design software desirable
Why join ygc
- Work on high-profile projects
- Supportive team and mentorship for ICE chartership
- Competitive salary and pension
- Flexible working and stunning North Wales location
- A chance to make a real difference in Welsh communities
About you
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Assist and mentor junior staff.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate junior staff.
Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
- ONC/HNC in constructive environment or Degree in a relevant environmental subject
Desirable
- Relevant industry experience.
- Relevant professional qualification such as Eng Tech or equivalent.
Relevant experience
Essential
- Work as part of a team.
- Experience in matters relating to water and the environment, including project evaluation and flood consequence assessment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within the built environment.
- Experience in assisting financial control systems and projects.
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of operating within relevant legislation.
- Identify priorities within work programmes.
- IT skills in designing or flood modelling software.
Language requirements
Listening and Speaking Higher
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and understanding higher
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing higher
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
Purpose of the post
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
- To develop a personal specialist expertise in technical related issues primarily the preparation of drawings and documents using various computer software packages
- To take a leading role in the development of technical and drawing skills within Unit and the junior staff (Technicians)
- To be part of a flexible project team and assist engineering and technical staff on projects.
- To assist in ensuring that YGC operates on a commercial basis and adapts itself to compete effectively.
- To have full commitment to satisfy client needs.
- If necessary assist the Engineers Representative with their duties on construction projects
- To fulfil requirements of health and safety and environmental legislation
- To assist in the requirements for financial control of part of a project.
Responsibility for functions
To acquire and maintain an up to date knowledge of:-
- current best practice in design issues
- technical standards and developments (including current technology),and professional and statutory responsibilities (including e.g. those underthe Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1982, Habitat Regulations 1994 and appropriate Regulations e.g. CDM regulations) and of their application relevant to the work and functions being carried out.
- To control subordinate staff.
- To deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence.
- Ensure that YGC meets the requirements of the Council.
- To ensure that all staff timesheets and approvals are completed in accordance with YGC procedures.
- The post holder is expected to be aware of the requirements of Health and Safety and to collaborate with YGC’s Health and Safety representative.
- Responsibility for information management in accordance with the Council's information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is handled in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
Main duties
- develop and maintain a practical and professional relationship withclients.
- to assist engineering and technical staff in completing projects including a range of technical administrative and drawing office duties commensurate with the individual postholder’s level of training, experience and competence
- To complete Highways Infrastructure Inspection, Assessment and Maintenance work
- The supervision of financial, administrative and technical control of Works of construction, investigation, assessment or maintenance executed on behalf of the Client.
- Ensure that projects comply with health and safety and Environmental legislation and regulations.
- To assist in the Supervision of works on construction sites when required and to undertake delegated responsibilities and duties accordingly
- To operate computer systems and software. Assist in the development of software systems within YGC.
- To liase with other services, statutory undertakers, other authorities, external organisations, and individuals concerning all aspects of the works
- To report to, and receive instructions from, Senior staff, both regularly and as necessary to ensure proper progress of the work
- To supervise and guide the work and development of subordinate staff
- Other relevant administrative and technical 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
- The requirement to work outside office hours at Public Inquiries, consultations, exhibitions and Council meetings etc
