Forest Engineer

Role ID: 200933
Directorate: Place Operations
Team: Integrated Engineering
Welsh Language level: A1 – Beginner

The role

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while helping shape the future of Wales’ natural environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) forestry objectives across the country.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll help turn forestry policy into action—supervising NRW teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest environmental standards.

You’ll be involved in the planning of future harvesting operations, working closely with stakeholders to balance operational needs with environmental responsibilities. You’ll also monitor civil engineering works across Wales’ forest estate, supporting both progress tracking and budget management under the NRW civil engineering framework.

As part of a knowledgeable and supportive team of Engineers, you’ll collaborate across departments to deliver the annual forestry engineering programme. Reporting to the Forestry Lead Engineer and the Integrated Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to the health and sustainability of Wales’ landscapes.

Whether you're looking to build on your experience or take on a fresh challenge with real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference.

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential, as regular travel is required to operational sites across Wales, including remote forest locations that are not accessible by public transport.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Mark Davies at [email protected].

Interviews will take place week commencing 16 November 2026 through Microsoft Teams.

About us

At Natural Resources Wales (NRW), we work to sustainably manage Wales' natural resources and create a better future for people, nature and communities.

Join our Integrated Engineering Team in South Wales Central and help deliver forestry infrastructure projects and flood risk maintenance programmes that make a real difference across the region. Working alongside skilled and supportive engineering professionals, you'll help tackle complex challenges that protect communities and enhance the environment.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work has real impact and helps shape Wales' future, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will do

• Manage the new construction, upgrade & maintenance of network roads and harvesting facilities for the area within the allocated budget.
• Undertake inspection of roads and footbridges, at specific intervals, ensuring data is forwarded for recording and maintaining records.
• Undertake regular inspections of quarries and borrow pits in line with current regulations. Ensure all health & safety and environmental standards are being applied and meet current requirements. Report any breaches.
• Produce concise and persuasive written drafts, identifying the key issues, examining options and proposing a way ahead.
• Plan, prioritise and organise resources to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost and quality standards.
• Make informed decisions but know when to refer upwards for advice.
• Monitor budget and advise engineer of any potential under or over spend.
• Undertake Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) or level survey work and setting-out as required
• To produce working contract drawings and others as necessary.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and other stakeholders regarding proposed works.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Required to take part in incident response activities.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.