Principal Docks Engineer

Bristol Area, United Kingdom

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Job details Job reference VAC004546 Date posted 25/08/2023 Application closing date 01/10/2023 Location Underfall Yard - Buildings A, B And D & Car Park Underfall Yard BS1 6XG Salary BG15: \xc2\xa350,534 - \xc2\xa352,677 (pay award pending) Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Operational Attachments

Principal Docks Engineer Job description

Full Time, Permanent

Are you experienced in managing engineering infrastructure and teams in a water environment? Are you looking for a permanent rewarding opportunity to lead and shape a team responsible for historic and modern hydraulic, electrician and mechanical infrastructure?

Bristol City Council is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead their Docks Engineering team and continue this important work.

As one of the country\xe2\x80\x99s largest core cities, Bristol is a vibrant, historic and multi-cultural city. Its harbour has existed as long as the city has, with its 19th Century \xe2\x80\x98floating harbour\xe2\x80\x99 being a feat of engineering and home to Isambard Kingdom Brunel. From its inception and far into its future, high quality engineering is critically important to safeguarding and helping grow the city.

You will ensure the docks machinery, equipment and infrastructure is operated and maintained safely and effectively on behalf of the Harbour Authority.

You will provide:

  • An efficient, safe & effective Head of \xe2\x80\x98Engineering\xe2\x80\x99 function within the City Docks
  • Professional & practical expertise and strategic direction to engineering & dredging matters
  • Work programmes for their team and contractors, managing maintenance and capital works as needed and existing staff and budgets; and helping recruit and procure additional resources to ensure the docks infrastructure is fit for purpose.
You will need a proven track record of significant related industry experience with a working knowledge of and skills in mechanical/hydraulic/marine/electrical maintenance in a docks environment. This must include understanding of Health & Safety procedures and NEBOSH or equivalent accreditation, and also demonstrable ability of risk assessments and management in a docks environment.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

We offer a full range of employee benefits and opportunities including flexible working hours; a competitive annual leave entitlement; entry into the Local Government Pension scheme; mobile working; discounts towards the cost of sustainable travel as well as training opportunities to enhance your technical and professional skills as you progress within the organisation.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To apply please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that addresses how you meet the criteria outlined on the Person Specification.

Closing date: 1st October 2023

For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Tony Nichols on

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the communit

Job title Principal Docks Engineer Job reference VAC004546 Date posted 25/08/2023 Application closing date 01/10/2023 Location Underfall Yard - Buildings A, B And D & Car Park Underfall Yard BS1 6XG Salary BG15: \xc2\xa350,534 - \xc2\xa352,677 (pay award pending) Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Operational Attachments Job description

Full Time, Permanent

Are you experienced in managing engineering infrastructure and teams in a water environment? Are you looking for a permanent rewarding opportunity to lead and shape a team responsible for historic and modern hydraulic, electrician and mechanical infrastructure?

Bristol City Council is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead their Docks Engineering team and continue this important work.

As one of the country\xe2\x80\x99s largest core cities, Bristol is a vibrant, historic and multi-cultural city. Its harbour has existed as long as the city has, with its 19th Century \xe2\x80\x98floating harbour\xe2\x80\x99 being a feat of engineering and home to Isambard Kingdom Brunel. From its inception and far into its future, high quality engineering is critically important to safeguarding and helping grow the city.

You will ensure the docks machinery, equipment and infrastructure is operated and maintained safely and effectively on behalf of the Harbour Authority.

You will provide:
  • An efficient, safe & effective Head of \xe2\x80\x98Engineering\xe2\x80\x99 function within the City Docks
  • Professional & practical expertise and strategic direction to engineering & dredging matters
  • Work programmes for their team and contractors, managing maintenance and capital works as needed and existing staff and budgets; and helping recruit and procure additional resources to ensure the docks infrastructure is fit for purpose.
You will need a proven track record of significant related industry experience with a working knowledge of and skills in mechanical/hydraulic/marine/electrical maintenance in a docks environment. This must include understanding of Health & Safety procedures and NEBOSH or equivalent accreditation, and also demonstrable ability of risk assessments and management in a docks environment.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

We offer a full range of employee benefits and opportunities including flexible working hours; a competitive annual leave entitlement; entry into the Local Government Pension scheme; mobile working; discounts towards the cost of sustainable travel as well as training opportunities to enhance your technical and professional skills as you progress within the organisation.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To apply please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that addresses how you meet the criteria outlined on the Person Specification.

Closing date: 1st October 2023

For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Tony Nichols on

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the communit

Bristol City Council

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  • Job Id
    JD2994457
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £50534 - 52677 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bristol Area, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned