Civil Engineer (Design of Agricultural Projects) – UK Based
Location of the Job: UK Nationwide - candidates must be living within or local to the Midlands.
The Company: My client offers a range of services to farmers / dairy farmers including: Farm mapping solutions, design of grazing infrastructure, planning and development of farm yards, consultancy, precision farming and more.
The Industry: Civil Engineering, Farm Developments, Farm Technology, Farm Software, Farming solutions, Agricultural Software, Agricultural Technology.
The Job Role details: Due to the continued growth and demand for its services, my client is seeking a Civil Engineer with Agricultural experience to service the UK market.
Key Responsibilities:
You will;
Use the latest surveying instruments including GPS & Totals Stations to carry out Topographical Surveys on farms.
Prepare maps of farms showing the current layouts.
Design grazing infrastructure to support efficient systems.
Plan new farm buildings on sites or within existing farmyards.
Design projects such as cubicle sheds, milking parlours (rotaries, herringbones and robotic systems), slurry storage facilities, silage pits, calf sheds, underpasses etc.
Prepare and submit planning applications.
Achieve the best design outcomes for your customers.
Work with the existing team of Engineers within the company.
Achieve sales targets set.
Develop new clients and work with our existing clients.
Generate marketing material to promote the awareness of the business.
Travel across the UK (England, Scotland & Wales) to service your clients.
Drive a quad bike to carry out our mapping services.
Attend trade shows, exhibitions and events.
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
You will have / be;
A strong dairy farming background.
A Civil Engineering qualification or similar.
Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of dairy farm systems.
Able to work using your own initiative and be a sound problem solver.
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Software.
Experience in using surveying equipment i.e. Trimble.
Excellent communication skills.
Full clean driving licence.
Additional Information: This is a permanent full-time position.
Training: A period of training in Ireland will be required by the successful candidate. The length of training depends on the candidate's experience - but could be in the range of 3 to 6 months.
Salary package: £25,000 - £35,000 basic salary per year, depending on experience.
Plus Benefits: Company vehicle, phone, laptop.
How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to; Sophie@agriFJ.co.uk
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