Civil Technician

Role Summary

As part of this role, the candidate should expect to carry out work within the following areas:

• To prepare surveys and information essential to record the condition of highways and other related sites.

• To prepare information from surveys into format for use by designers, Clients and others.

• To liaise with relevant bodies (i.e. contractors, public utilities and the like) to gain access to sites as

required.

• To undertake laboratory tests and record results and calibrate equipment.

• To work with due regard to Health and Safety for themselves and others at all times.

A full description of the candidate’s role will be provided in the resource call off.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Working towards RQF level 4 or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate field

• Appreciation of relevant technical standards, specification, guidelines, best practice, quality procedures

and UKAS procedures

• Some experience of working in a Civil Engineering or related testing laboratory

Decision Making Areas

• Confirmation that equipment is calibrated / test conditions are correct with delegated authority to abort

own work if equipment/ conditions are outside acceptable parameters.

• Confirmation that health and safety precautions particularly traffic management are in place to minimise

risks, again with delegated authority to abort if risks unacceptable.

• Knowing when to refer matters to colleagues / line managers.

Working Conditions

• Working environment to be an equal split between office and site

• Constant working on live highways and construction sites, with some lone working.

• Communicating with colleagues, contractors and developers in a challenging environment.

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.