Career Opportunities at Queen's

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, Fox Contracts in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast have an exciting and innovative employment opportunity for a dynamic and motivated graduate from a Civil Engineering/Architecture or related discipline to work on a project to develop ways to accurately track and report on whole life carbon emissions in company operations and construction projects, and establish a lower carbon supply chain with demonstrable metrics, to help clients address their net zero goals.

This role is company-based and will be delivered in collaboration with the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s.

The successful candidate will become part of a team within Fox Contracts. Fox Building & Engineering Ltd/TA Fox Contracts is a medium-sized enterprise founded in 1997, operating in the civil engineering sector. They undertake contracts from £2m to £20 million, with an annual turnover of £41m.

Fox Contracts generate revenue by delivering landmark projects - roads and bridges, sports facilities and airfields, and other public realm infrastructure - to high standards across the UK and Ireland. They achieve this through intelligent, high-quality engineering using exacting solutions, solving complex problems for diverse clients.

Information about the Company partner can be found at: Fox Contracts

About the person

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Hold at least a 2:1 Honours Degree in a construction related discipline (Civil Engineering, Architecture,Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, etc). Note that a candidate with a 2.1 Honours Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or similar with significant experience in the construction sector will also be considered.

• Demonstrable ability to undertake numerical calculations, such as modelling, calculation and quantitative and qualitative analysis at a reasonably high level.

• Knowledge of carbon management policies*.
• Knowledge of carbon modelling and/or accounting and best practice within the field*.
• Understanding of BIM modelling processes and concepts.
• Completion of a relevant research project or student placement. Applicants should indicate how their experience could be applied to this post.
• Experience in working as part of a group or team.
  
  

*may be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.

A KTP role is the perfect launchpad for your career, providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. One of the unique benefits to KTP is access to a substantial development budget and the support and guidance of Queen’s world-class academics and researchers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely between academia and industry whilst developing your skills to run and manage projects.

Information about the KTP Programme can be found at: KTP for Graduates | Business | Queen's University Belfast

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Candidate Information

Further information for international applicants