Infrastructure & Highways Technical Officer

Essential Employment; Mold; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Technical Officer in Mold, Wales, to provide technical and engineering support across infrastructure, highways, transportation, environmental, and operational service areas.

The role involves feasibility studies, site surveys, technical assessments, preparing specifications and contract documents, supporting procurement, monitoring health and safety, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support across infrastructure, highways, transportation, environmental, and operational service areas.
• Carry out feasibility studies, site surveys, inspections, and technical assessments to support projects and service improvements.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, plans, reports, schedules of work, and contract documentation.
• Assist with procurement activities, including preparing tender documentation and evaluating contractor submissions.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards, organisational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and measure completed works to ensure quality, accuracy, and contractual compliance.
• Supervise minor works and engineering projects, ensuring delivery to agreed standards, timescales, and budgets.
• Analyse performance data, operational statistics, asset information, and technical reports to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and implement traffic management, road safety, and infrastructure improvement schemes where required.
• Investigate technical enquiries, complaints, and service issues, recommending appropriate solutions and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update technical databases, asset management systems, GIS records, and performance monitoring information.
• Produce management reports, technical recommendations, and statistical analyses to support service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Monitor contractor and utility company activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to operational teams, stakeholders, contractors, and customers.
• Support quality management, environmental compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Act as a system administrator for specialist software and databases, ensuring data integrity and effective system performance.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to coordinate service delivery and project outcomes.
• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of infrastructure, engineering, and operational improvement projects.
• Manage multiple workstreams and priorities while maintaining accurate records and technical documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and service performance.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking a Technical Officer in Mold, Wales, to provide technical and engineering support across infrastructure, highways, transportation, environmental, and operational service areas.

The role involves feasibility studies, site surveys, technical assessments, preparing specifications and contract documents, supporting procurement, monitoring health and safety, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance on multiple projects.