Structures Technician (2 vacancies), Alness - HGH19648

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Structures Technician to assist in the inspection and management of the road network. The ideal candidate will have an ONC/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering, and will provide technical support while overseeing maintenance works. This role involves travel across the Highlands and may require occasional evening and overnight work. The position offers a salary between £31,486 and £34,925 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must have ONC/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Will need to travel efficiently across the road network in the Highlands.
• Willingness to work evenings and occasionally stay away overnight.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inspection and management of the road network.
• Provide technical support including minor design schemes.
• Prepare and supervise maintenance works.

Skills

Civil or Structural Engineering knowledge

Travel efficiency

Education

ONC/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Structures Technician (2 vacancies)
Location: Osprey House, Alness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £31,486 - £34,925 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Andrew Tryon Tel: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to assist with the inspection and management of the road network, provide technical support including minor design schemes and prepare and supervise maintenance works. The working area is the full Highland Council area.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you 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 above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are 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.

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Requirements

• ONC/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively across the road network in the Highlands to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
• Occasional evening work and stays away overnight may be necessary, including weekends.