Forestry Civil Engineer

job description

The role

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while helping shape the future of Wales’ natural environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) forestry objectives across the country.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll help turn forestry policy into action—supervising NRW teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest environmental standards.

You’ll be involved in the planning of future harvesting operations, working closely with stakeholders to balance operational needs with environmental responsibilities. You’ll also monitor civil engineering works across Wales’ forest estate, supporting both progress tracking and budget management under the NRW civil engineering framework.

As part of a knowledgeable and supportive team of Engineers, you’ll collaborate across departments to deliver the annual forestry engineering programme. Reporting to the Forestry Lead Engineer and the Integrated Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to the health and sustainability of Wales’ landscapes.

Whether you're looking to build on your experience or take on a fresh challenge with real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the Cardiff NRW office and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Mark Davies mark.davies@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams week commencing 12 January 2025 

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.