Civil Engineering Technician

We are looking for an individual with an enthusiastic and flexible "can do" approach to work to join us as a Civil Engineering Technician. You would be expected to work under your own initiative, to work equally as part of a team or individually. We would like someone who has a willingness to improve their personal development, with Durham County Council supporting you to further development opportunities. The Parking and Transport Infrastructure team manages, and is responsible for, the 5 bus stations, 3 park and ride sites and multi storey car parks, surface level car parks and on street parking bays ensuring the locations are operational and compliant. You will introduce, manage and maintain engineering schemes for parking, traffic management and transport infrastructure schemes. You will join the award winning Parking and Transport Infrastructure team, who won a national award at the British Parking Awards 2023 for 'Outstanding Car Park Operator' and in 2024 for 'Back Office Team'. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be required to undertake a variety of design, data collection and administrative duties relating to traffic management, facilities management, road safety engineering and/or transport planning., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

You will need a NVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering or equivalent or be currently working towards the qualification. You will have experience of producing scaled and detailed technical drawings to accompany engineering briefs. You should have the ability to communicate effectively as well as being able to work under own initiative, under pressure and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits