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Graduate Civil Engineer / Transportation Planner

Salary Range
£21,968 - £21,968
£1,831 - £1,831 / mo

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Carmarthen, Wales
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Vacancy Details

Summary
Salary: £21,968 (Graduate)
Location: Parc Myrddin
Region: Carmarthen
Job Type: Temporary - Full Time
Vacancy Group: Place and Infrastructure
Category: Graduate Scheme
Closing Date: 12/03/2023
Date Posted: 07/02/2023
Reference: 028784

Description

Graduate Job Advert 2023
Are you looking to move up the career ladder? Do you want to gain a Postgraduate or Professional Qualification in a relevant field…

Then why not look at the Graduate opportunities at Carmarthenshire County Council.
We are without doubt one of the most ambitious local authorities in Wales, with a strong track record of delivering an award-winning Graduate programme with our Core Values being at the heart of everything we do in particular our overarching values of working as ‘One Team’ Carmarthenshire has the second largest highway network in Wales and the third busiest.
Managing this network and meeting the challenges of climate change and Net Zero Carbon creates a challenging but exciting workload for our Highways & Transportation Team.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate focused on a career in civil engineering or transport planning to join our Team.
We can provide a structured training and invaluable experience across a range of areas and projects to support your ambition including traffic management, passenger transport, engineering design, transport planning and much more.
Benefits of the graduate programme:
Qualification: Study for a relevant Postgraduate or Professional Qualification in a relevant field Salary: £21,968 fixed pa Length of programme: 2 years Support: A professional development programme via in-house and external courses, seminars, and workshops, plus access to mentoring and coaching from senior managers.
As part of the recruitment process you will need to:

  • Attend an in-person Assessment Centre (Week Commencing 27th March 2023).

You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
For an informal discussion please contact Richard Waters on 01267 228825 / RWaters@carmarthenshire.gov.uk


Contacts
Contact 1
Contact Name: Richard Waters
Telephone: 01267 228825
Email Address: RWaters@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Civil Engineer / Transportation Planner roles across Carmarthenshire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,968 - £21,968 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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