Highways Design Engineer – Maintenance Schemes

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council in Dorchester is seeking a Technical Officer Design to join the Highways Service. You will support design across maintenance schemes, collaborating with a range of partners to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Based in Dorchester with hybrid working, you will be educated to HNC/HND level (or working towards) and bring strong communication and Excel data skills to drive project success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across teams and stakeholders.
• Interest in highways industry and willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of maintenance schemes from concept through to post-completion administration.
• Collaborate with the highways asset design team and partners to deliver high-quality schemes on time and within budget.
• Utilise project management and communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adapt to a hybrid working culture and engage in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in relevant discipline

Job description

Dorset Council in Dorchester is seeking a Technical Officer Design to join the Highways Service. You will support design across maintenance schemes, collaborating with a range of partners to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Based in Dorchester with hybrid working, you will be educated to HNC/HND level (or working towards) and bring strong communication and Excel data skills to drive project success and continuous improvement.