Technician - Highways Projects

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking a Highway Technician to join the Highways Projects Team. You will assist in designing and delivering highway improvement schemes from early investigations through to construction, working with experienced engineers and creating AutoCAD drawings.

The role offers the chance to develop professional skills across the project lifecycle and contribute to projects that improve travel, safety and connectivity for communities in Blackburn with Darwen.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or a related technical field.
• AutoCAD knowledge and technical drawing skills.
• Understanding of highway design standards and construction methods.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM principles.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.
• Gain experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Work on diverse highway and transport projects.
• Develop technical skills with support from experienced professionals.
• Help deliver improvements that benefit communities across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of highway improvement schemes from initial investigation and design through to construction.
• Produce AutoCAD drawings and coordinate site investigations.
• Review technical information and support scheme delivery.

Skills

Highways experience

AutoCAD knowledge

Technical drawing

Design standards understanding

Problem-solving

Health & Safety / CDM knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career in highway engineering while working on projects that improve travel, safety and connectivity across Blackburn with Darwen?

We're seeking a Highway Technician to join our Highways Projects Team, supporting the design and delivery of highway improvement schemes from initial investigation and design through to construction.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects, helping to produce AutoCAD drawings, coordinate site investigations, review technical information and support the delivery of schemes that make a real difference to local communities.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in highways or a related technical field
• AutoCAD knowledge and technical drawing skills
• Understanding of highway design standards and construction methods
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM principles
• A commitment to learning and professional development
• Gain experience across the full project lifecycle
• Work on diverse highway and transport projects
• Develop your technical skills with support from experienced professionals
• Help deliver improvements that benefit communities across the borough

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Interview Dates: 28 & 29 September 2026

For an informal discussion, contact Mark Mykolajowski at [e-mail]