Graduate Operations Engineer

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 Highways
Join 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 Support

As 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 sessions

• Dedicated mentoring from an experienced colleague

• Opportunities to engage with North Yorkshire Council’s graduate network

• Informal learning sessions and peer connections

• Access to Learning Zone resources, including Ashridge online learning