Engineering Technician x3

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bristol seeks an Engineering Technician to support innovative urban transport projects. The ideal candidate will have completed a relevant qualification and be keen to start a meaningful career. This role offers numerous benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Leave starting at 25 days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible working hours

Local Government Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recent completion of a relevant qualification.
• Experience in transport infrastructure engineering is a plus.
• Understanding of design challenges in urban areas is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of innovative infrastructure.
• Help measure and assess project proposals.
• Visit sites to monitor progress.

Skills

AutoCAD

Transport infrastructure knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant qualification in engineering

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference VAC007471. Date posted 23/09/2025. Application closing date 13/10/2025. Location 100 Temple Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AN. Salary Career grade BG8 to BG9 (Level 2 to 3): £29,064 to £34,434. Package Blank. Contractual hours 37. Basis Full time. Job category/type Traffic, Highways and Road Safety.

Kickstart Your Career in Highway Engineering – Join Us as an Engineering Technician!

Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future? Just finished your training and ready to take the next step? We’re looking for Engineering Technicians to join our Engineering and Design Team in Bristol and help build a low-carbon, climate-resilient city.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our friendly and enthusiastic team, you’ll work on exciting urban transport and public space projects—from initial ideas to final delivery. Your role will include:

• Supporting the design of innovative infrastructure using AutoCAD and other design software.
• Helping to measure and assess project proposals.
• Producing bills of quantities and assisting with cost estimates.
• Visiting sites to monitor progress and ensure quality.

You’ll be working in a supportive environment where your growth matters. We’ll help you gain professional qualifications and offer training to support your career development.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has recently completed a relevant qualification (see the attached Person Specification).
• Or has some experience in transport infrastructure engineering.
• Understands the challenges of designing cycle lanes, bus priority routes, and public spaces in busy urban areas (this is a bonus, not a must-have).

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a meaningful and impactful way. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and your personal development.

You’ll receive an excellent rewards package including:

• Annual Leave starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days (plus Bank Holidays) after five years’ service.
• Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (10 days), shared parental leave, paid emergency carers leave (up to 5 days pa) for caring responsibilities.
• The ability to purchase up to 20 days additional annual leave each year.
• Flexitime and a flexible mix of working from home and at our modern shared office environment that is close to good sustainable transport links.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.
• A salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel.
• A salary sacrifice zero or lower emissions vehicle leasing scheme.
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, coaching, mentoring and on job experience.

How do I apply?

To be considered for an interview, please use the Further Information section of your application to clearly explain how you meet each of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. Where possible, include examples from your education, training, or work experience. If you also meet any of the desirable criteria, be sure to mention those too.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please select the apply button below.

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Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.