PDP Highway Construction Compliance Technician

This development role has a starting salary of £24,977 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring three PDP Highway Construction Compliance Technicians to join our fantastic highway laboratory and compliance team. This growing team is based in Guildford and comprises of 19 individuals across three sub-teams. No previous civils experience is required for this role.

These positions present an exceptional opportunity for individuals who excel in hands-on practical learning and aspire to commence a new career with Surrey Highways. The team is committed to the training and development of new staff through the Professional Development Programme (PDP), which is instrumental in preparing the next generation of Surrey highways personnel. The PDP scheme encompasses three pay grades and offers on-the-job learning, a professional qualification, and the requisite experience to become a valued technician within the team.

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist our engineers with onsite testing and sampling, ensuring optimal value for Surrey's residents. This role is active in nature, involving a substantial amount of outdoor work and driving throughout Surrey in our fleet.

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Flexible daily working hours to maximise the individual's work/life balance

The Compliance Team sits within the wider laboratory services team and is responsible for carrying out a range of UKAS accredited site-based testing and sampling of material. As a team we work closely with internal and external clients, providing a range of specialist and technical testing services related to highways. The team also advise and assist colleagues, members, customers, and stakeholders to maximise service quality and efficiency.

This Professional Development Programme (PDP) position offers a well-established career development opportunity for individuals seeking to embark on a career in civil engineering. During the initial weeks, you will meet the team and engage in shadowing and assisting various staff members as they undertake a range of activities. Subsequently, you will begin learning testing and sampling procedures, progressing through the PDP role as you acquire knowledge and skills. In the long term, you will proactively manage site operations, providing data and results to the team.

This role includes comprehensive support to develop the skills, competencies, and relevant experience necessary to attain a professional qualification in civil engineering. Key objectives will be established to enable you to advance through the PDP pay grades and ultimately achieve the status of a fully trained technician at grade PS7 (£32,512 to £34,654).

Please note that this role predominantly involves onsite work alongside our contractors to monitor, test, and sample materials used in highway construction. Consequently, there will be elements of lone working, night shifts, and driving laboratory vehicles to and from sites.

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Good standard of communication skills
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours when required
• An interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering

Please outline the above in an uploaded CV and within the application questions. Surrey has both urban and rural areas therefore candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

The job advert closes on 25/05/2025 with interviews planned for June 2025.

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application? The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form? Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.