Graduate Civil Engineer / Transportation Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Vacancy Details
SummarySalary: £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 2023Are 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
Contact 1
Contact Name: Richard Waters
Telephone: 01267 228825
Email Address: RWaters@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
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:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,968 - £21,968 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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