Senior Technician (Development Inspections)

This post will entail interpreting works programmes, visiting sites and completing measurements and checks of works, responding to customer enquiries and supporting the preparation and maintenance of highway and street lighting records and inventories., In return you will receive a varied workload, the support of colleagues, and have an opportunity to shape the direction of growth in Leicestershire., We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.,

• BTEC Higher / NVQ level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification; OR Experience that meets the essential requirement, and evidence of continued learning and development.
• Experience working in an engineering setting, in relation to design, management, CDM, maintenance or construction processes.
• Good knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, or maintenance standards.
• Experience of producing and checking specifications and delivery programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to locations across the County as required.
• Good IT skills including the ability to learn and use the service specific software.
You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.