Infrastructure Graduate

Are you highly motivated to improve places and spaces for our communities? Interested in construction and building management? Be the difference, make the change to #TeamNEL You would be joining a service at a pivotal point of it's transformational journey, where people and place at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an individual who is looking for an opportunity to gain experience in the world of construction and built environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well established local authority team with a wide ranging reach and varied work stream. The services combined are responsible for the up keep of the estate and plan works for its improvement in response to the local plan, and aspirations of the Authority to improve the place, where residents live work and play. What will your day look like? The postholder will gain firsthand experience with the daily operations of the Infrastructure Teams, which cover Highways and Transport, Project Management, Project Delivery, Facilities Management, Estates, and the statutory Building Control function in a Local Authority context. Working under direct supervision, they will assist the Infrastructure Team's activities, help advance service priorities, and have opportunities to engage in project delivery and management., This graduate placement offers a supported, developmental introduction to working within a local authority Infrastructure Team. Based within North East Lincolnshire Council's Infrastructure Team, the post provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the roles of;

• network management, traffic management and road safety
• civil engineering and drainage
• structures and highways maintenance
• project management and project delivery
• facilities management (planned and reactive maintenance)
• utilities / statutory undertakers' coordination
• design, supervision and facilitation of civil and built environment projects

The role is grounded in our EMBRACE values and offers first-hand experience of inclusion, belonging and government reform in action, alongside qualified industry professionals. Key Dates We aim to interview candidate's w/c 15th June 2026 For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact: Frere.Buckland@nelincs.gov.uk We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.

• A highly motivated individual keen to develop skills in diverse settings.
• If you possess a genuine interest in the construction industry, or building management the infrastructure team offers valuable experience in comprehensive project delivery, both above and below ground, through its established programs.
• Proficiency in IT is required, as the position offers experience in general administration and the opportunity to collaborate with design and engineering teams utilising both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design software.

As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at #FindYourSpace Get to know us better Check out our and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.