At a glance

Skills

Health and safety

Where

Dauntsey Lock, SN15 4HD

Mainly at home

Travel limit? This role covers a wide region; exact location details will be disclosed to successful applicants

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week

The Engineering Team requires members in all sectors and is keen to hear from any engineers wishing to support its restoration activities, in developing desk studies, undertaking technical analysis, coordination or to supporting site activities.

What will you be doing?

We would like engineers, who have different skills, to join our team restoring all 70 miles of the Wilts & Berks canal. We would like to share these opportunities with people who are interested in canals and passionate about making the canal corridor accessible to everyone.

What are we looking for?

Some of these skills would be very useful:

Good knowledge of general office software and reliable internet access
Team working with engineers and other volunteers
Passion for making the canal corridor accessible to the everyone
CAD or drawing skills and software would be useful
Experience of design and preparing specifications
Local knowledge of canal route
Understanding of how a canal operates
Knowledge of design and/or construction techniques
Working as a member of a multidisciplined team
Appreciation of costs and risks
Previous experience of same
Commercial awareness and contracts background
Ability to negotiate agreements

Previous experience of working with:

Environment Agency
Councils, planners and environmental groups
Landowners
Ability to present a case and defend proposals
Preparation & interpretation of drawings and specifications
Ability to visit working sites
Basis survey skills
Awareness of temporary works

What difference will you make?

Your input will shape how we present ourselves to our service users, stakeholders, funders and general public. With your help we will be able to continue to go forward with greater speed to restore the Wilts & Berks canal for benefit of the environment and the public.

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience

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About Wilts & Berks Canal Trust

Causes

Animals / wildlife

Environment

Local / community

Museums / heritage

Organisation type:

Charity

Our beneficiaries are members of the public who will benefit from the restoration of the Wilts & Berks canal for leisure activities and mental wellbeing. Other beneficiaries are the flora and...

Engineers to help with the restoration of the Wilts & Berks Canal