Senior Technician (Engineering Services)

In this role, you will support Engineers in the design and delivery of multiple highway maintenance schemes, helping to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. You'll also gain valuable hands-on experience through regular site visits across Leicestershire, offering variety and real-world engagement.

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• BTEC Higher / NVQ level 4 in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. Evidence of continued learning and development or experience.
• Working in an engineering setting, in relation to design, management, maintenance or construction processes.
• Working as part of a team on civil engineering or highway maintenance projects.
• Undertaking measurements of work, checking submitted accounts and monitoring budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Liaising with members of the public and other stakeholders, including verbal and written communication and production of materials for meetings or presentations.
• Good knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, or maintenance standards. Good knowledge of CDM 2015, primarily duty holder's responsibilities.
• Good IT skills, including use of CAD software and ability to learn the use of service specific systems and software.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer., 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 .

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 at Leicestershire County Council. 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 to surface treatments and innovative highway improvements. We are committed to achieving exceptional value for money while leading the way in innovation, sustainability, and carbon reduction in construction. Our Maintenance team is at the forefront of modern practices, with a strong track record of integrating recycled materials and innovative construction techniques to reduce both costs and environmental impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference., If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.