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Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Drainage Senior Technician
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Highway Drainage Senior Technician to join a forward-thinking Highways Service within a respected local authority in Derbyshire.聽
You'll support the delivery of key maintenance and capital projects as part of the authority's strategic "Future Highways Model" programme. This position offers the chance to make a real difference to how drainage assets are managed, providing safer and more effective infrastructure for residents and road users alike.
The main duties of the Highway Drainage Senior Technician are:
路Manage the delivery of cyclic, reactive, and planned works across the highway drainage network.
路Conduct site inspections and surveys to assess drainage conditions and requirements.
路Support the collection and management of drainage asset data through inspections and digital systems.
路Provide timely and professional responses to enquiries from residents, stakeholders, and service users.
路Work collaboratively with engineers and internal services to improve processes and service efficiency.
The Highway Drainage Senior Technician will have key experience in:
路Holding a BTec Higher in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification, with relevant post-qualification experience.
路Applying technical and practical problem-solving skills in drainage or similar civil infrastructure settings.
路Managing or supporting drainage asset maintenance and capital projects.
路Embracing new technologies and contributing to continuous service improvement.
路Communicating effectively with internal teams, contractors, and the public.
For more information and to apply for the role, please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the location, seniority, or salary doesn't align with your current goals, please still get in touch. We recruit for similar roles across the UK and would be happy to discuss your career path in confidence.
Even if you are not actively seeking a new role, we welcome informal conversations with professionals exploring future opportunities. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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