Civil Engineering Assistant – Cookstown

Location: DfI Rivers HQ, Loughry, Cookstown
Pay: Approx. £19.59 per hour
Hours: 19 hours per week (Part time)

Working Pattern: Role 1 – Wednesday 9am-1pm, Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-5pm. Role 2 – Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm
Contract: Temporary assignment – 9 November 2026 to 9 April 2027
Vacancies: 2

JDR Recruitment is recruiting 2 Civil Engineering Assistants for Northern Ireland Civil Service assignments with the Department for Infrastructure’s Minor Capital Projects Unit.

This part-time role will support the development and delivery of minor capital works from initial investigation and design through procurement, construction and completion.

The Role

You will:

• Manage allocated projects and work packages.

• Coordinate surveys and site investigations.

• Prepare and review technical information.

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, landowners and other stakeholders.

• Monitor construction works on site.

• Assist with contract management.

• Prepare specifications and cost estimates.

• Monitor project expenditure and programmes.

• Identify and manage project risks.

• Ensure health & safety, environmental and statutory requirements are considered.

• Provide technical guidance to other technical staff.

• Report project progress and significant issues to senior management.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• At least a Level 3 BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering;

• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.

Applications may also be considered from candidates with relevant formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard.

Candidates must also have access to suitable transport to meet the full requirements of the post.

Additional Information

Flexi working is not available until training has been completed.

The successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Basic security clearance.

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