Senior Technical Assistant, Alness - HGH19642

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Technical Assistant to support civil engineering design teams. The role involves assisting with topographical surveys, technical drawings, and financial monitoring. Applicants should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and strong organisational skills. This permanent position offers a salary between £28,665 and £34,925 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven organisational skills in an office environment.
• At least 7 years relevant experience, preferably in a civil engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering design teams.
• Assist with topographical surveys and technical drawings.
• Monitor finances for civil engineering projects.

Skills

Organisational skills in an office environment

Education

Higher Qualifications in Maths and English

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Technical Assistant
Location: Osprey House, Alness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £28,665 - £34,925 per annum (HC5 - HC6)
Salary pay scale placing dependent on qualifications and experience

Contact Person: Bryan Stout Tel: [phone]
Job Purpose: The Highland Council is looking to recruit a Technical Assistant/Senior Technical Assistant to support their civil engineering design teams based in Osprey House. The role encompasses both general office management and working with technical staff to fulfil statutory requirements and provide general support for civil engineering projects. This may include assisting with topographical surveys, amending technical drawings, and assisting with financial monitoring. The successful applicant will be a team player by nature with good communication skills.

To apply, please submit your application online. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: [phone] (24 hour voicemail) or email: [e-mail] quoting the post reference number.

The Highland Council values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve, and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Technical Assistant HC05

• Higher Qualifications in Maths and English
• Proven organisational skills in an office environment

Senior Technical Assistant HC06

• At least 7 years relevant experience, preferably in a civil engineering environment
• Proven organisational skills in an office environment

The Highland Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.