OR120501 – Technical Officer

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week, 

PAYE Pay Rate: £17.12 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide technical and engineering support across the Council’s Streetscene and Transportation services, ensuring highways, traffic management and infrastructure projects meet legal requirements, safety standards and Council policies.

Typical Day Overview

  • Inspect highways, worksites and infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with specifications and health and safety requirements.

  • Prepare technical drawings, tender documents, specifications and cost estimates.

  • Support traffic management schemes, road safety improvements and accident investigations.

  • Monitor roadworks and utility companies to ensure compliance with legislation.

  • Analyse data, maintain databases and prepare performance reports.

  • Investigate public complaints and respond to technical enquiries.

  • Liaise with contractors, engineers, Council departments and members of the public.

  • Manage technical systems, GIS databases and asset records.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Technical and engineering support: Assist with highway maintenance, transport planning and infrastructure projects.

  • Project management: Plan, monitor and support minor engineering schemes and contracts.

  • Health and safety: Ensure works comply with relevant legislation, standards and safety procedures.

  • Traffic management: Support traffic regulation orders, road markings, signage and road safety schemes.

  • Contract management: Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities and technical specifications.

  • Data analysis: Maintain databases, analyse performance information and prepare reports.

  • Communication: Liaise effectively with contractors, colleagues, external organisations and the public.

  • IT and systems: Use engineering software, GIS, databases and performance management systems.

  • Continuous improvement: Review working practices and help improve service efficiency and quality.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

  • HNC in a technical discipline, NVQ Level 4 in a technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable engineering or technical experience.

  • Broad technical knowledge across relevant engineering or transport service areas.

  • Experience using engineering design standards and technical specifications.

  • Strong IT skills, including the ability to use technical engineering software.

  • Good numeracy, organisational and project management skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to analyse data, solve problems and work independently and as part of a team.

  • Commitment to continuing professional development and progression towards Level 3 qualifications.