Senior Technician (Career Grade - Network Management Team)

Are you looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and supportive local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Technician (Career Grade) to join our Projects (Highways) Team working alongside the Principal Engineer to contribute to the delivery of high-quality highway infrastructure projects. Whether you have no working experience, or those with previous technical expertise in the highways or civil engineering industry looking for a change, this role is for you.

 

The Role

As a Technician (Career Grade), you will play a key role in supporting the Projects Team in the design, implementation, and management of engineering schemes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site visits and inspections to assess engineering requirements
• Undertaking data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Assisting with the design and specification of engineering works
• Collaborating with other teams and services to ensure effective project delivery

  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team

 

The role is career graded, so appeals to anyone with no working experience up to those with previous technical expertise in the highways or civil engineering industry.

 

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities 
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days  per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

 

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

  

In addition to these benefits, you will also be part of a supportive and inclusive working environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised.

 

Salary and Working Hours

This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week. The maximum salary for this role is £35,235 per annum, paying pro-rata for part-time hours. As this role is career graded, the salary offered will reflect the suitable candidates experience. 

 

For an informal discussion to learn more about this role, please contact David Wildish on 01635 519095 or email projects@westberks.gov.uk.

If you are a motivated and skilled technician looking to make a positive impact within a supportive local authority, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. West Berkshire Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Apply now to join our Transport and Countryside Service and contribute to the delivery of valuable engineering projects for the West Berkshire community.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

 

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

 

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

 

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