Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £35,451 – £39,165 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Interview Date(s): 23rd and 24th June 2026 (NB interviews will be in person)
Join a high‑performing maintenance team shaping the future of highways in Leicestershire. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technician to become part of our dynamic Engineering Services team.
As a key member of our forward‑thinking team, you’ll work alongside motivated and supportive professionals who are passionate about delivering high‑quality highway maintenance schemes such as carriageway and footway resurfacing, vehicle restraint upgrades, and innovative highway improvements.
About the Role
In this role, you will support Engineers in the design and delivery of multiple highway maintenance schemes, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. You’ll also gain hands‑on experience through regular site visits across Leicestershire.
About You
To apply for this post, you must demonstrate how you meet the following criteria:
- BTEC Higher / NVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, with evidence of continued learning and development.
- Working experience in an engineering setting, related to design, management, maintenance or construction processes.
- Team experience on civil engineering or highway maintenance projects.
- Experience undertaking measurements of work, checking submitted accounts and monitoring budgets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, liaising with members of the public and stakeholders, and producing materials for meetings or presentations.
- Good knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, and maintenance standards, including CDM 2015 duty‑holder responsibilities.
- Competent IT skills, including use of CAD software and ability to learn service‑specific systems and software.
We expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services that meet the needs of all residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments during the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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.
Contact
Selim Ahmed, Senior Engineer
Telephone: 0116 305 5560
Email: Selim.Ahmed@leics.gov.uk
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