Highway Asset Technicians

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Exeter is seeking a Highway Asset Technician to identify and design highway maintenance schemes, engage with stakeholders, and collaborate with other teams. The role offers a mix of site and office work with home-based flexibility, competitive salary, and generous leave. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English and committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31

Continued professional development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and price highway maintenance schemes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for planning.
• Work alongside other teams to understand community needs.
• Audit highway maintenance schemes for performance.
• Contribute to financial management of the service.
• Apply knowledge of highway policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluency in English

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identification, Design and Pricing: Identify, design and pricing highway maintenance schemes to help develop programmes with conflicting priorities, including drainage, patching, resurfacing, and footway works.
• Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to assist in the planning and delivery of highway maintenance schemes.
• Community Collaboration: Work alongside other Devon County Council teams to understand community needs when planning and delivering highway maintenance schemes.
• Auditing: Audit highway maintenance schemes including identification and resolution of remedial works and a review of performance of designs.
• Budget Management: To contribute to the proper and effective financial management of the service.
• Policy Application: Apply a working knowledge of appropriate highway policies and procedures and stay updated on technical developments and good working practices.

Team and Work Environment

Team and Work Environment You'll be part of the wider Asset Management team assisting in the ongoing management and maintenance of Devon's highway assets. Based at our Exeter depot, you will be working with a small, supportive team of highways colleagues. You will also have the support of colleagues from across the County Council, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment and there may be times when you will be required work across other areas of Devon as part of the wider Asset Team.

Additional Information

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are looking for Highway Asset Technicians to join our dynamic team. This role offers the perfect blend of site and office based work along with home-based flexibility, allowing you to balance professional growth with personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Benefits

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions.
• Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Continued Professional Development: Access to training and mentor support to help you achieve your career goals and grow within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible hours and the ability to accrue up to 24 additional flex leave days per year.
• Public Holidays: Time off for bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: A generous local government pension scheme to secure your future, offering peace of mind and financial stability.