At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in technical approval of highways and transportation schemes, providing expert advice.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, committed to inclusive services and community growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Leicestershire's infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35451 - 39165 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technician (Development Approvals) within the Infrastructure Planning Team in the Environment and Transport Department. We are looking for someone to assist in the technical approval of third-party highways and transportation schemes through the development process and to provide highway engineering advice as part of the authority’s responses to planning authority consultations for offsite highway works.
About the Role
This role will involve working alongside colleagues in the Development Approvals team; providing technical expertise on adoptable highway infrastructure to ensure they meet current standards, whilst facilitating development, and encouraging economic growth. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have experience of managing your own workload and working to deadlines. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. In return you will receive a varied workload, the support of colleagues, and have an opportunity to shape the direction of growth in Leicestershire.
About You
- A BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification OR experience that meets the essential requirement with evidence of continued learning and development.
- Working in an engineering setting, in relation to design, management, maintenance or administrative processes for road construction or new developments.
- Collaborative working with customers and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
- Interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice based on relevant guidance and standards; DMRB, Leicestershire Highway Design Guide (LHDG), Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 etc.
- Current legislation, policies and procedures; Highways Act, NPPF, NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, Traffic Regulation Act, CDM etc.
- Have excellent communication and presentation skills, including being able to provide relevant, concise written advice and negotiate successful outcomes.
- Be able to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. 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.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Izaak Makwana – Principal Engineer Telephone: 0116 305 4035 Email: Izaak.Makwana@leics.gov.uk
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