Senior Construction Technician

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Sussex is looking for a Senior Technician to oversee transportation infrastructure improvements. The position requires strong experience in road construction and the ability to manage a varied workload while maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will ensure that highway works are constructed to the agreed design and standards. This role offers a collaborative team environment with flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the road construction/maintenance sector.
• Skills to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Developers and Contractors to inspect highway works.
• Agree on solutions to issues arising during construction.
• Maintain oversight for the County Council verifying that schemes are built to design standards.

Skills

Experience in road construction/maintenance

Ability to manage a varied workload

Develop and maintain relationships

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Are you looking to ensure transportation infrastructure improvements and new roads at developments in East Sussex are built appropriately? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to work in the role of Senior Technician within the Implementation section of the Transport Development Planning team.

In this integral role, you will liaise with Developers and Contractors to inspect highway works, agree solutions to issues arising during construction and secure minor highway works by licence. You will maintain oversight for the County Council verifying that schemes are being built to the agreed design and correct standards to ensure a safe effective transportation network.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• experience of working within the road construction/maintenance sector
• the skills to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• an ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partner organisations

This position provides a real opportunity to influence development and change in East Sussex. You will be supported by a highly knowledgeable team, working in a positive, flexible and collaborative manner.

To apply for this role, please follow the "Apply Now" button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please also provide any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes during November 2025. If you are unavailable then, or wish to have the interview over Microsoft Teams, do let us know and we will seek to accommodate this.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

If you would like more information about the role or for an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail]

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.