Highways Design Technician - Hybrid & Career Growth

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package including pension

Support and mentoring programmes

Structured career progression pathway

Job summary

Salford Council is looking for a Technician to join their Engineering design team, focusing on highways projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and experience through diverse projects while contributing to making Salford a better place to live.

In this role, you will assist with technical aspects from project initiation to delivery, including designing and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

A Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture is essential, along with communication skills and familiarity with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in design and supervision of highways projects.
• Ability to produce design outputs within an engineering team.
• Capability in performing feasibility studies including reporting and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the technical aspects of project delivery including design and contract documentation.
• Ensure project implementation meets quality and safety standards.
• Prepare schemes for tender while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture knowledge

AutoCAD software

Communication skills

Education

Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture

Job description

Salford Council is looking for a Technician to join their Engineering design team, focusing on highways projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and experience through diverse projects while contributing to making Salford a better place to live.

In this role, you will assist with technical aspects from project initiation to delivery, including designing and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

A Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture is essential, along with communication skills and familiarity with AutoCAD.