Job description
Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026

A Graduate Placement with Award-Winning RCT Council is a step towards an excellent career

Making A Difference with RCT Council

This is an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is more important than ever. Working in Local Government offers some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges, as we provide services that affect thousands of lives in many different ways.

Maximise Your Potential

RCT Council is preparing to recruit to its Graduate Programme, offering fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training (all fully funded) as part of the programme.

About the Strategic Projects Unit

The Strategic Projects Unit delivers an effective, responsive, and high-quality service across the Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects division. The team manages a diverse portfolio ranging from small, local schemes to complex multi-million-pound developments, reflecting the constantly evolving demands of civil engineering.

Who We're Looking For

As a Graduate Officer, you will work within the Strategic Projects team under the guidance of the Capital Delivery Manager. You will be involved in all aspects of project management, supporting an exciting variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, able to work independently, and genuinely passionate about pursuing a career in the engineering and project delivery field.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must hold a minimum 2:2 degree with honours in BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering, or an alternative acceptable discipline, including but not limited to:

• BEng/BSc in Civil & Environmental Engineering
• BEng in Structural Engineering
• BSc/BEng in Construction Management / Construction Engineering
• BSc in Project Management (Construction or Built Environment)
• BSc in Quantity Surveying (if project/contract-focused)

Use of AI Tools

If you decide to use AI tools to assist with drafting, reviewing, or refining your application, make sure that:

• The content accurately represents your own experiences and qualifications
• You can clearly and confidently explain all aspects of your submission
• Your unique perspective comes through clearly

Please visit our website for further information on the use of AI tools: RCT Graduate Platform

Application Form/Competencies

Each competency response must be limited to a maximum of 200 words and only your first 200 words for each response will be considered. Any response exceeding this limit may result in the application not being reviewed or shortlisted.

Staff Benefits Package

• Tailored induction programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
• Hybrid working
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave
• Financial management scheme
• Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
• Vivup discount card for businesses

For further information regarding this position, please contact the Employment, Education & Training Team at eett@rctcbc.gov.uk

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council's longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council's voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.