Post No. POSN005123 - Graduate Technical Assistant – Assets and Planning Advert
Do you hold a Level 4 qualification (HNC/HND or industry equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Drainage, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline? Do you have experience in flood risk management, drainage, or civil engineering? Are you motivated by problem-solving and able to confidently prioritise what matters most? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Newport is a dynamic and forward-looking city, with a proud industrial heritage and a growing reputation as a centre for modern industry and commerce. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Infrastructure Service, where you will help deliver effective, efficient, and sustainable services for our communities across Wales.
This role is an excellent first step for someone looking to launch their engineering career, offering the chance to turn your qualifications into meaningful, real-world experience. From day one, you’ll be involved in live projects and practical challenges, building your confidence and developing the skills needed for a successful career, with structured support, training, and mentoring from experienced engineers to guide your development every step of the way.
In this role, your work will have real, visible impact across Newport. You’ll contribute to projects that improve infrastructure, support flood resilience, and deliver sustainable drainage solutions that protect homes, businesses, and communities. You’ll also play a part in helping the city respond to the climate emergency, contributing to work that delivers lasting environmental benefits and strengthens resilience for the future—giving you the opportunity to see the tangible results of your work in the places people live and work.
This is a new and exciting position, part-funded by the Welsh Government through the Environmental Engineering Placements Programme, which supports individuals in gaining practical experience, encourages long-term careers in environmental engineering, and helps build the future workforce for this vital sector.
Key Responsibilities
Provide crucial support to the Authority’s statutory functions in the field of Flood and Water Management, with a focus on flood and coastal risk management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
- Contribute to the preparation of grant applications, tenders, and contract documents.
- Aid in the design and implementation of highway and drainage improvement schemes.
We are looking for:
A graduate with a Level 4 qualification (HNC/HND or industry equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Drainage, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, with knowledge of drainage and flood risk management principles
- Someone with experience of applying learning through coursework, design projects, dissertations, fieldwork, laboratory work or simulations relevant to flood risk, drainage or infrastructure.
- Someone with experience of analysing technical information and working to specifications, standards or guidance as part of structured academic work.
- Experience of collaborative working through group projects, presentations, or problem‑solving tasks, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Why choose Newport City Council?
Local Government Pension Scheme- 37-hour week for all full-time staff with option to access flexitime arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 26 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days after five years’ service and 33 after ten.
- Access to a wide range of training and courses
- Benefits: Vectis card, cycle purchase and car benefit schemes
- Access to a Credit Union
The successful applicant will be offered a range of training to upskill in the field of Flood & Coastal Risk Management or mining legacy management. We will provide corporate-related training and mentoring and will allow the successful applicant to attend a range of training (up to 4 courses during the period). The successful candidate will also be offered an opportunity to attend any annual related conferences.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Newport City Council, we would love to hear from you!
To discuss or learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Steven Jones – Senior Engineer via
[email protected] or via 07813 969875.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
