Technical Officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Alltami; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintshire County Council seeks a Technical Officer (Level 3) based at Alltami Depot to provide engineering support across highways, transportation and related services. The role covers scheme delivery, inspections, asset records and documentation to support safe, efficient roads.

You'll bring Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent along with substantial technical experience, ILM Level 3, and strong IT and communication skills to drive projects and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer status or equivalent engineering experience.
• Proven experience in highway, transportation and technical operations.
• Proficient in project management, inspections and safety compliance.
• Strong IT, numeracy and communication abilities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support highway maintenance, traffic management and road safety schemes.
• Investigate road traffic collisions and analyse data to recommend improvements.
• Supervise contracts and ensure health & safety and technical standards.
• Coordinate highway structure inspections and maintain asset records.
• Prepare technical specs, drawings, tender docs and schedules.
• Develop and monitor TROs and road safety measures.
• Assist with quality assurance and service performance monitoring.

Skills

IT skills

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

CPD commitment

Education

Incorporated Engineer status

HND with 5+ years' experience

NVQ Level 5 in a technical discipline

Equivalent demonstrable engineering experience

Tools

GIS databases

Job description

Technical Officer (Level 3) - Flintshire County Council

Location: Alltami Depot, Flintshire

£24.74 ph Umbrella

Contract - ongoing

Flintshire County Council is seeking an experienced Technical Officer (Level 3) to support its Streetscene & Transportation service, providing technical expertise and engineering support across highways, transportation and associated operational services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support highway maintenance, traffic management and road safety engineering schemes.
• Investigate road traffic collisions, analyse accident data and recommend remedial measures.
• Supervise contract works and ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and technical standards.
• Coordinate highway structure inspections and maintain accurate asset records and GIS databases.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, tender documentation and project schedules.
• Develop and monitor Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), road safety schemes and traffic management measures.
• Support quality assurance, environmental management and service performance monitoring.

Essential Requirements:

• Incorporated Engineer status, relevant HND with at least five years' experience, NVQ Level 5 in a technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable engineering/technical experience.
• Minimum ILM Level 3.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, relevant legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience in project management, technical inspections and engineering operations.
• Excellent IT, numeracy, organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Candidate Compliance:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide two years of references/work history. A Criminal Convictions Declaration, Confidentiality Agreement and Contract/Key Information Document will be required upon offer acceptance.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.