Job Title & Location
Senior Technician – Roads, Belfast.
About the Role
WSP is looking for an experienced Senior Technician to conduct Private Streets Inspections for the Department for Infrastructure in the Belfast area.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and conduct inspections at Private Streets sites (including inactive sites as reported by the PS Database), Article 3(4c) sites, and Licensed sites (relating to planning applications).
- Inspect materials, construction methods and layout, both vertical and horizontal, ensuring compliance with drawings and Construction Regulations.
- Inspect for bond reductions and preliminary adoption, producing snagging lists and recommendations.
- Liaise with developers/builders, appointed engineers, utilities (NIW) and other stakeholders; attend site meetings and identify potential issues.
- Collate paperwork for bond reductions and adoptions, prepare bond estimates, maintain inspection records/files and update backlog sites spreadsheet.
- Update Private Streets Database and manage inspection documentation.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proficient in software such as AutoCAD.
- Level 4 qualification (or above) in a STEM based subject, or equivalent experience in an engineering technician role.
- Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as EngTech, with demonstrable progress.
- Understanding of highway engineering principles, standards and procedures, with ability to apply to small‑scale or moderately complex projects.
- Experience handling data with MS Excel or other data‑based systems.
- Excellent communication skills with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Additional Information
Applicants who do not meet all criteria will be encouraged to apply; we consider experience alignment for this role and other opportunities.
Required Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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