Technician (Development Inspections)

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking candidates for an engineering role that involves interpreting works programmes, visiting sites, and maintaining records. Successful candidates will require a BTEC Higher/NVQ level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent. The role offers flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, and applicants should have strong communication and IT skills. A commitment to equality and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering setting related to design, management, or construction processes.
• Knowledge of current highway design standards and construction techniques.
• Ability to travel across the County as required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret works programmes and visit sites for measurements.
• Respond to customer enquiries and maintain highway records.
• Support the preparation of inventories.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to build relationships

Good IT skills

Education

BTEC Higher / NVQ level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

This post will entail interpreting works programmes, visiting sites and completing measurements and checks of works, responding to customer enquiries and supporting the preparation and maintenance of highway and street lighting records and inventories, In return you will receive a varied workload, the support of colleagues, and have an opportunity to shape the direction of growth in Leicestershire. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

• BTEC Higher / NVQ level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification; OR Experience that meets the essential requirement, and evidence of continued learning and development.
• Working in an engineering setting, in relation to design, management, CDM, maintenance or construction processes.
• Good knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, or maintenance standards.
• Producing and checking specifications and delivery programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to locations across the County as required
• Good IT skills including the ability to learn and use the service specific software.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.