Location
Initially based at Forestry England’s Yorkshire Office in Pickering, moving to Dalby Forest Office in autumn/winter 2027. Regular travel around Forestry England’s Yorkshire estate required, with occasional trips outside Yorkshire for meetings. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance or willing to relocate.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£33,854 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests and making a positive environmental impact. As a Civil Engineer within the Nature Recovery Team, you will support the delivery of Yorkshire Forest District’s Biodiversity and Resilience Programmes by planning, specifying, managing, and delivering civil engineering maintenance and construction projects through external contractors. Projects vary from forest roads, bridges, access tracks to railway crossings, ensuring no two days are the same. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet legal, health and safety, environmental, and policy obligations. This fixed-term appointment runs until March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency. You will also be required to respond to site call outs during working hours.

About Forestry England
We live and breathe forests, creating amazing places for people and wildlife. Our bold ambitions focus on nature recovery, demonstrated through initiatives like the White-tailed eagle reintroduction and Nightjar conservation. We are committed to restoring ancient woodlands and open habitats, making England’s forests the most valuable places for wildlife to thrive.

Benefits
Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Access to the STaR employee benefits scheme offers discounts on shopping, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are included. We support lifelong learning and career development through professional development opportunities and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven experience in civil engineering project management, particularly in maintenance and construction works related to forestry or natural environments, is highly desirable. Experience working with contractors and managing multiple projects simultaneously will be advantageous.

About you
You are a collaborative and proactive professional with strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with internal stakeholders. You demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, environmental standards, and policy compliance. You are adaptable and willing to travel regularly within the Yorkshire estate and occasionally beyond. You must be able to respond to site call outs during working hours and be located within reasonable commuting distance or willing to relocate.

Qualifications
A relevant civil engineering qualification is required. Membership of a professional engineering institution is desirable. You must have the ability to communicate accurately in spoken English as required by the Immigration Act 2016.