Job Description

Reference
HUL/25/0638

Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)

36363 - 39152


Occupational group
Engineering/Technical
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37
Division
Regeneration & Partnerships - Directorate
Closing Date
04 January 2026
Proposed Shortlisting Date
07 January 2026
Proposed Interview Date
16 January 2026
Place of work
Wilson Centre, 1st floor, Hull HU1 2AG
For an informal discussion please contact
Rhurie Lees-Worth
Contact telephone
01482 613 385

Development and Design Technician (Highways)

Salary scale (Grade 8 - Spinal Points 25-28) - 36,363 - 39,152



We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified highways civil engineering technician to be part of regenerating the City of Hull. The city is undergoing a transformation with substantial public and private sector investment in housing, capital infrastructure supporting leisure, culture and the environment and leading the way on renewable energy and flood resilience.



You will play a key role in assisting developing the highway infrastructure needed to deliver our aspirations for clean economic growth and sustainable travel. You will be part of an award-winning Major Projects and Infrastructure team that is transforming the city with its proactive approach and partnership working. The Council has flexible working arrangements and has moved to more smart and agile way of working.



Working as part of the Commissioning and Design team you will provide technical input and undertake civil engineering design for a range of local transport improvement and highway asset maintenance schemes. The role will require engagement with a range of stakeholders, including residents and elected Members to deliver improvements to meet the needs of the city.



Responsibilities:


Highway Design & Drafting (AutoCad) Highway Maintenance Schemes including footways and carriageways Assisting with the preparation of documentation relating to highway projects Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and other project documentation as required Site surveying

Experience Preferred:


Min HNC Civil Engineering or relevant Civil Engineering qualification and experience Experience of Highways design Experience of AutoCad drafting Good understanding and application of current highway design codes and standards Good understanding of current health and safety legislation

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rhurie Lees-Worth, Highways Manager, Design & Commissioning : on 01482 613 385 or rhurie.lees-worth@hullcc.gov.uk



Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.



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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.



We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.



We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.



We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.



The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


Hull City Council embraces the principles of WorkSmart and this post has been identified as a suitable role. WorkSmart principles create opportunities facilitating a combination of working in the office, ad hoc homeworking, or working from various locations, therefore being flexible about where/ how you carry out your role, the specific opportunities available will be discussed at interview.