Senior Assistant Engineer
Job description
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Workstyle: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Environment and Regeneration Directorate as a Senior Assistant Engineer. This permanent position is based within the Engineering Team at The Quays, Baglan Energy Park. As a Senior Assistant Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our community.
In this role, you will be responsible for the management of the coal tips, providing technical services to both internal and external clients, supporting the team in specialist areas, and overseeing the implementation of engineering schemes from design through to completion. Key duties include preparing and reviewing contract documents, supervising construction and maintenance projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety standards. You will also be expected to manage project budgets, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical and managerial systems within the team.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues&© efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&©s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you&©ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years&© service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Hasan Hasan on
Email: h.hasan@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements:
* This post is not subject to a DBS check
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.