Surface Dressing Design Technician

Cormac; Scorrier, Bodmin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cormac in Cornwall is seeking a Surface Treatment Design Technician to assist with the design and delivery of surface treatments across the region. You will help develop design information and contribute to the programme for multiple schemes with public access and external clients.

The role requires practical site experience, a full driving licence and a proactive approach to health and safety. Office and field work are combined daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil/highways projects is advantageous.
• Knowledge of site-based design processes.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing adequate design information to collate job packages.
• Assisting with the pricing of new works for client approval.
• Assisting in the supervision of works on site to ensure that the design aims are achieved.
• Assisting with the development and management of the main surface treatment programme.
• Working with parish/town councils and the public to resolve scheme issues.
• Site visits, site measures and office-based work scheduled daily.

Skills

Site visits

Health and Safety

Project coordination

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction qualification

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Surface Treatment Design Technician. This role is an integral part of our organisation where you will assist with the design and delivery of a range of Surface Treatments across the whole of Cornwall.

Candidates will need to show a keen interest in designing and measuring various roads for our core client in Cornwall and assist with any works for external clients across the South West. Additional support and training will be given where required.

If you love to get out and about, walking and would like to see more of the Cornish countryside and spectacular views then this is the job for you. A full driving licence is required as you will be required to drive a company vehicle and the successful candidate must have a keen eye for health and safety as the role involves attending sites and carrying out site work.

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Providing adequate design information to collate job packages
• Assisting with the pricing of new works for client approval
• Assisting in the supervision of works on site to ensure that the design aims are achieved.
• Assisting with the development and management of the main surface treatment programme.
• Work closely with colleagues, parish and town councils and general public to investigate, resolve and design out issues relating to schemes being delivered.
• The role requires site visits, site measures and office based working, so each and every day in this role could be different.

About you

• Relevant qualification within the Civil Engineering or Construction industry.
• A keen interest in improving our Cornwall road infrastructure
• A positive attitude and the ability to manage your time well
• Relevant Health and Safety Certificate/Qualification.
• A full UK Driving Licence
• A practical background in highways, construction or civil engineering is desirable.

Our offer to you

Hours: 37

Shift: Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Office Base: Radnor Road, Scorrier and Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin

Close Date: Midnight Sunday 11th October 2026

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.