Senior Technician [Engineering Services]

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,451 - 39,165; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Technician to join their Engineering Services team. In this role, you will support Engineers in managing highway maintenance schemes across Leicestershire, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a BTEC Higher / NVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and relevant experience in an engineering setting. The position offers flexible working and a commitment to inclusive services.

Qualifications

• BTEC Higher / NVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in design, management, maintenance or construction processes.
• Ability to monitor budgets and check submitted accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineers in the design and delivery of highway maintenance schemes.
• Ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Conduct regular site visits across Leicestershire.

Skills

Working experience in engineering setting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of current highway design standards

Competent IT skills including CAD software

Team experience on civil engineering projects

Education

BTEC Higher / NVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £35,451 - £39,165 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026

Interview Date(s): 23rd and 24th June 2026 (NB interviews will be in person)

Join a high‑performing maintenance team shaping the future of highways in Leicestershire. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technician to become part of our dynamic Engineering Services team.

As a key member of our forward‑thinking team, you’ll work alongside motivated and supportive professionals who are passionate about delivering high‑quality highway maintenance schemes such as carriageway and footway resurfacing, vehicle restraint upgrades, and innovative highway improvements.

About the Role

In this role, you will support Engineers in the design and delivery of multiple highway maintenance schemes, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. You’ll also gain hands‑on experience through regular site visits across Leicestershire.

About You

To apply for this post, you must demonstrate how you meet the following criteria:

• BTEC Higher / NVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, with evidence of continued learning and development.
• Working experience in an engineering setting, related to design, management, maintenance or construction processes.
• Team experience on civil engineering or highway maintenance projects.
• Experience undertaking measurements of work, checking submitted accounts and monitoring budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, liaising with members of the public and stakeholders, and producing materials for meetings or presentations.
• Good knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, and maintenance standards, including CDM 2015 duty‑holder responsibilities.
• Competent IT skills, including use of CAD software and ability to learn service‑specific systems and software.

We expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services that meet the needs of all residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments during the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Contact

Selim Ahmed, Senior Engineer

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]