Senior Drainage Design Engineer
Posted 3 hours 20 minutes ago by ICE Recruit
Could you use your engineering expertise to help shape safe, sustainable and high quality infrastructure for the Isle of Man?
As Senior Drainage Design Engineer, you'll take the lead on designing and delivering projects across highways, structures and drainage, creating practical, innovative solutions that meet technical and safety standards while providing real value for the community.
Day to day, you'll develop detailed designs, manage project delivery within the annual programme, and represent the Department at meetings with stakeholders, statutory bodies and external partners. The position also includes supervising and mentoring Graduate Engineers and Technicians, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting effective resource and financial management. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential, as you'll work closely with colleagues across government, contractors, consultants and members of the public to progress projects efficiently and collaboratively.
If you're ready to play a key role in improving the Island's transport infrastructure and delivering engineering solutions with long term impact, apply now!
A workplace that invests in you- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
- A flexi time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
- Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
- Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
- Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1 to 1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
- Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- A relocation package of up to £10,000 based on receipts is available for this role.
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Working for the Isle of Man Public ServiceWe are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy and environment.
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