Highways Engineering Technician – Project & Access Support

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council's Engineering Team in Leicester is seeking a Technician to join a busy highways team delivering maintenance and improvement projects that matter to local communities.

You will process Vehicular Access applications, support Engineers in delivering schemes, liaise with residents, contractors and stakeholders, and develop your skills through structured training toward EngTech or IEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent in Civil Engineering or GCSE (A–C/9-4) with progression commitment.
• Experience in an engineering environment (highways, civil, construction) or transferable skills.
• Ability to interpret reports, maps and drawings; CAD/GIS training available.

Responsibilities

• Process Vehicular Access applications per standards.
• Support Engineers in highway maintenance schemes.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders; provide updates and actions.
• Develop skills through training toward EngTech/IEng with ICE.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

NVQ3 or GCSE

Tools

CAD

GIS tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Leicestershire County Council's Engineering Team in Leicester is seeking a Technician to join a busy highways team delivering maintenance and improvement projects that matter to local communities.

You will process Vehicular Access applications, support Engineers in delivering schemes, liaise with residents, contractors and stakeholders, and develop your skills through structured training toward EngTech or IEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers. A UK driving licence is essential.