Job Advert We want your future to become part of ours.
Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.
Come join us.
Could you be our next Graduate within our Engineering Design team?
In this role you will provide support and assistance to the Flooding Team, by providing a full range of flood risk management services for the flooding capital and revenue programmes. You will gain experience in a range of areas of work and will be required to:
Assist in the design and contract preparation of flood schemes.
Prepare scheme estimates and feasibility reports for internal and external clients.
Communicate with internal services and outside agencies in relation to projects.
Deal with enquiries from the general public and external stakeholders on flood related matters.
What we are looking for
You will have an HND or above in civil engineering, environmental management, geology or other recognised relevant subject.
We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are:
Good written and oral communication
Interpersonal
Organisational
Project management
Report writing
Team working
Presentation skills
Computer skills including use of MS Office
Ability to use your initiative and organise your own workload
Sounds like you? Great.
View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.
Why work with us?
At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.
We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.
Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.
This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.
This post is temporary until August 2028 to cover a temporary project.
Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today. Requirements What we can offer you.
As a Falkirk Council employee, you ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits.
Contact Us
For more information regarding this role, contact Aaron Moison at aaron.moison@falkirk.gov.uk
Find out what else Falkirk has to offer:
Visit Falkirk: https://www.visitfalkirk.com/
Falkirk Leisure & Culture Website: Falkirk Leisure & Culture Home Page
Helix Park & the Kelpies: Helix Park Falkirk The Helix