Graduate Engineer
Bury Council
Salary and career progression Location: Hybrid working, combining home working with Bury Council offices at Bradley Fold and Bury town centre Start your engineering career by making a real difference Looking for a graduate role where you can do more than sit on the sidelines? At Bury Council, you could be helping to shape the roads, bridges, transport networks and public spaces that thousands of people use every day. We're looking for five talented graduates to join our Highways Team and develop their careers across a wide range of engineering and infrastructure disciplines. From improving highways and developing transport schemes to designing infrastructure and helping deliver multimillion-pound projects, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, take on real responsibility and see the impact of your work across Bury. And you won't be doing it alone. You'll join an experienced, friendly team who will support your development, share their expertise and help you build a rewarding professional career. Build your career with us This is a career-graded opportunity, giving you a clear route to develop your skills, experience and earning potential. Depending on your existing knowledge and experience, you could join us at the appropriate level within the career grade. If you're at the beginning of your career, you'll have the opportunity to progress through the grades as your capability and experience grow, subject to annual review and meeting the required criteria. You'll have the chance to gain experience across areas including: Whether you already know which area of engineering interests you most or want the opportunity to explore different disciplines, we'll help you develop your skills and experience. The team you'll be joining Our Highways Team sits within Bury Council's Place Directorate and includes more than 55 colleagues, supported by specialist consultancy partners. Together, the team manages and improves an extensive network of infrastructure, including: Our work ranges from everyday highway maintenance to major infrastructure, regeneration and transport programmes worth up to £100 million. You'll also have opportunities to work alongside major regional and national partners, gaining valuable experience of complex projects and collaborative working. What could you be doing? No two projects are exactly the same. Depending on your role and development, you could be involved in projects from the initial idea and business case right through to design, procurement and construction on site. Your experience could include: You'll be encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas and take on greater responsibility as your experience develops. Who we're looking for We're interested in people with potential, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You should have a degree, or be able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience. An engineering, infrastructure, transport, construction or related background would be particularly relevant. Technical engineering knowledge is an advantage, but we don't expect graduates to arrive knowing everything. What's important is that you're keen to learn and can bring a thoughtful, organised approach to solving problems. You'll ideally be someone who: You'll work with a wide range of people, from fellow engineers and project managers to contractors, communities, funding organisations and elected representatives, so strong communication and relationship-building skills will be important. Why Bury? Bury might be compact, but our ambitions aren't. Home to around 200,000 people across five neighbourhoods, the borough combines busy urban centres with parks, countryside and excellent connections across Greater Manchester. From Bury's famous market and cultural attractions to its tram connections and proximity to the M60 and M66, it's a varied place with equally varied infrastructure challenges and opportunities. That makes it a brilliant environment in which to start and develop a career in engineering. What you'll get from us We want you to enjoy your job while building a career you can be proud of. As part of Bury Council, you'll have access to: Most importantly, you'll have the chance to work on projects with a visible impact on people's everyday lives. About Bury Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. Ready to start your career with us? If you'd like to have an informal conversation about the opportunities before applying, please contact: Richard Binks How to apply Please upload your CV and personal statement/cover letter Your personal statement should tell us: Your CV should include your contact details, employment and education history, an explanation of any employment gaps and details of at least two referees, including your current or most recent employer. Please indicate whether you consent to us contacting each referee before interview.
Hours: Full time
Posts available: 5
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