OR120501 – Technical Officer

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Mold; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a technical engineer to provide support across Streetscene and Transportation services, ensuring highways projects meet safety standards and council policies.

You will inspect sites, prepare drawings and cost estimates, manage contracts, handle data analysis and liaise with contractors and the public. A technical qualification such as HNC/NVQ4 and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HNC or NVQ4 in a technical discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Broad technical knowledge across engineering or transport service areas.
• Experience using engineering design standards and technical specifications.
• Strong IT skills including use of technical engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support across highways, street works and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare tender documents, specifications and cost estimates.
• Support traffic management schemes, road safety improvements and investigations.
• Monitor works to ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards.
• Analyse data, maintain databases and prepare performance reports.
• Liaise with contractors, Council departments and the public.

Skills

Technical support

Project management

Health and safety

Traffic management

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication

IT and GIS

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC/NVQ4 in a technical discipline

Tools

Engineering software

GIS

Databases

Job description

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £17.12 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide technical and engineering support across the Council’s Streetscene and Transportation services, ensuring highways, traffic management and infrastructure projects meet legal requirements, safety standards and Council policies.

Typical Day Overview

• Inspect highways, worksites and infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical drawings, tender documents, specifications and cost estimates.
• Support traffic management schemes, road safety improvements and accident investigations.
• Monitor roadworks and utility companies to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Analyse data, maintain databases and prepare performance reports.
• Investigate public complaints and respond to technical enquiries.
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, Council departments and members of the public.
• Manage technical systems, GIS databases and asset records.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Technical and engineering support: Assist with highway maintenance, transport planning and infrastructure projects.
• Project management: Plan, monitor and support minor engineering schemes and contracts.
• Health and safety: Ensure works comply with relevant legislation, standards and safety procedures.
• Traffic management: Support traffic regulation orders, road markings, signage and road safety schemes.
• Contract management: Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities and technical specifications.
• Data analysis: Maintain databases, analyse performance information and prepare reports.
• Communication: Liaise effectively with contractors, colleagues, external organisations and the public.
• IT and systems: Use engineering software, GIS, databases and performance management systems.
• Continuous improvement: Review working practices and help improve service efficiency and quality.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

• HNC in a technical discipline, NVQ Level 4 in a technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable engineering or technical experience.
• Broad technical knowledge across relevant engineering or transport service areas.
• Experience using engineering design standards and technical specifications.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to use technical engineering software.
• Good numeracy, organisational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data, solve problems and work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and progression towards Level 3 qualifications.