North Yorkshire Council

Support the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects through site supervision, project coordination, and operational engineering activities.Are you studying Civil Engineering and looking for a rewarding year in industry?We have an exciting opportunity for a student or graduate seeking a year in industry opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire. The role:As an Operations Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals across a range of workstreams including capital schemes, highways maintenance, surface treatments and drainage works. You will play a key role in helping deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The role will involve travel across North Yorkshire, a company vehicle will be provided for this travel.Day to day tasks will vary but include:·       Assist in the day-to-day delivery of highways works programmes·       Support site supervision activities including inspections, inductions and safety checks·       Contribute to Health and Safety planning and safe systems of work·       Help coordinate materials, plant and labour·       Monitor project costs and support financial processes·       Work collaboratively with contractors, partners and stakeholders·       Support traffic management planning·       Attend site meetings and contribute to progress updates·       Assist with data capture, reporting and performance monitoring You will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of highways works programmes, assisting with a wide range of operational activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will be involved in site supervision duties, including inspections, inductions and safety checks, as well as contributing to the development of safe systems of work. As a Graduate with NY HighwaysJoin NY Highways and play a key role in operating, maintaining, and improving North Yorkshire's road network. We are dedicated to the ongoing development and training of our staff, offering relevant support your career progression in Highways. These roles require operating machinery on public highways and/or driving vehicles regularly. NY Highways prioritises the health and safety of employees and the public. Successful candidates will undergo alcohol and drugs testing as part of the recruitment process and during employment. Development and SupportAs part of your placement, you will benefit from a structured development programme designed to support your personal and professional growth. This includes:Access to core skills training sessionsDedicated mentoring from an experienced colleagueOpportunities to engage with North Yorkshire Council’s graduate networkInformal learning sessions and peer connectionsAccess to Learning Zone resources, including Ashridge online learning

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Develop skills in housing needs and homelessness services by supporting housing options, client services, and council-led housing initiatives across North Yorkshire.We have an exciting opportunity for 2 graduate trainees to join our Housing Needs Team, covering locations throughout North Yorkshire from September 2026. If you have a passion to learn and develop a wide range of skills, this may be the role for you. The Council’s Housing Needs responsibilities include the management of the Housing Options and Homelessness Teams across the Localities. Overseeing the provision of an efficient and effective housing options service and ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation. Complying with the prevention, relief and main housing duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.The provision of an effective Homelessness and Refugee Support service and the operational management of temporary accommodation and supported accommodation used for homeless prevention initiatives. Contributing to and delivery of the Council’s Housing Strategy and development and implementation of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy. About the RoleThe role offers the opportunity to gain experience of all aspects of Housing Needs work including:Support the Housing Options Manager in delivering an efficient and effective housing needs serviceSupport the Housing Options Manager to review risk assessments for the serviceAssist with HR processes as and when requiredAssist with file management for the service and data cleansing in line with GDPR responsibilitiesAssist with the collecting of data and responses to FOI/SAR requestsAssist with updating literature, website and intranet updatesAssistance with the day to management of temporary accommodation when requiredAssisting with the submission of bids for government funding and grant programmesSupport for data collection, reports for homelessness, rough sleeper work, support services and service delivery changesProvide low level support with clients on North Yorkshire Home Choice applications, assistance with benefits, budgeting to support the teamWebsite and IT system testing to assist with configuration and developmentShadowing front line officers to develop knowledge of Housing Act and Homelessness legislationOrganise stationery orders and management of postInternal and external communicationsAttending internal and external partnership meetings where appropriate Benefits of working and learning in the service:Experience of working in a busy Council serviceOpportunity for graduates from a Housing or related discipline to apply and develop technical knowledge and skillsLearning from highly experienced Housing Options Officers and other specialistsOpportunity to take responsibility for your own caseload where appropriateDeveloping confidence in your own judgment Improving your communication and negotiation skillsExperience of working in partnership with other organisations, such as Adult Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Police, Registered Providers, Voluntary organisations These positions will be fast-paced and will require individuals who can demonstrate resilience and an ability to develop creative solutions to help shape services of the future.  Working for usWhen you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) after 5 years service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…

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Support procurement, contract management, and commercial activities for highways and infrastructure projects while gaining practical industry experience.Are you studying Business, finance or a related degree and looking for a rewarding year in industry?We have an exciting opportunity for a student or graduate seeking a year in industry placement to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join NY Highways and develop your skills within a professional Contracts and Buying environment. As a Contracts and Buying Placement, you will support the delivery of procurement and commercial activities that ensure value for money, compliance with regulations, and effective supply of goods and services across the organisation. You will gain exposure to real projects, working alongside experienced professionals across a variety of commercial functions.What you will be doingYou will play an important role in supporting procurement and commercial activities across the business, helping to ensure the effective delivery of goods and services. Working with guidance from experienced colleagues, you will assist with tender preparation, supplier evaluations and contract processes, while ensuring compliance with regulations.You will help monitor budgets and expenditure, support financial reporting, and contribute to contract management activities such as tracking supplier performance and attending review meetings. The role also involves working closely with internal teams, raising purchase orders, processing invoices and supporting data analysis and reporting.Throughout the placement, you will gain insight into procurement strategy, supplier engagement, contract administration and the commercial inputs required to support operational delivery. About You Essential:·       Working towards a degree in Business, Finance or a related subject·       Able to work as part of a team·       Flexible approach to working·       Willing to learn and undertake trainingDesirable:·       Understanding of procurement or contract management·       Awareness of procurement legislation·       Good communication, IT (particularly Excel) and problem-solving skills As a Graduate with NY HighwaysJoin NY Highways and play a key role in operating, maintaining, and improving North Yorkshire's road network. We are dedicated to the ongoing development and training of our staff, offering relevant support your career progression in Highways. These roles require operating machinery on public highways and/or driving vehicles regularly. NY Highways prioritises the health and safety of employees and the public. Successful candidates will undergo alcohol and drugs testing as part of the recruitment process and during employment. As part of your placement, you will benefit from a structured development offer designed to support your personal and professional growth. This includes access to core skills training sessions to help build essential workplace capabilities, alongside dedicated mentoring support from an experienced colleague within the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to engage with North Yorkshire Council’s graduate network, providing access to peer connections and informal lunchtime learning sessions. In addition, you will be able to utilise Learning Zone resources, including Ashridge online learning, enabling you to further develop your knowledge and skills throughout your placement.

Posted 3 days ago