Job Description

Some key information

Based in County Hall, Taunton

Hybrid working will be considered post successful completion of training

28 days' annual leave - plus bank holidays Key supporting role within the Development Infrastructure Team overseeing the delivery of critical highway infrastructure projects Permanent contract - 37 hours per week

What will I be doing?

As a Development Infrastructure Technician, you will report to the Principal Development Infrastructure Officer within the Development Engineering Team. Infrastructure is at the heart of our ambitions to support productivity and innovation. We host the largest infrastructure project in Europe, Hinckley Point C, and we have over 50m of major highway projects in progress, with more planned.



We're a rural county with the tenth largest road network in the country. As the highway's authority, we look after 6,600km of road, 2,000 bridges, 900km of ditches, 120,00 gullies and 52,000 streetlights. This network is growing too, with 9km of new highway every year, 9,500 planning applications every year and 700+ live development sites at any one time.



We're working to improve the lives of people here in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:


Undertaking key administrative duties to affect the implementation of developer led and third-party highway infrastructure delivery projects e. distributor roads, roundabouts, signalised junctions, right turn lanes etc. Being a key point of contact for developers and their agents, contractors, solicitors and members of the public with respect to the administration of legal agreements. Maintaining business critical databases and document management systems to meet information governance requirements Administering the processes to record the collection fees, commuted sums and contributions under the terms of these legal

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. This is a business-critical position that will require the following:


Have experience of working in construction, engineering/technical/project management or highway authority environment. Have proven experience of working under minimal supervision, self-managing workloads, priority setting and achieving target deadlines Are competent liaising with professional customers and members of the public. Have good analytical, numerical and literacy skills and a competent IT user. Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident. Can work well within a team environment and strive to deliver high quality services.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.



We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.



We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The salary for the role is Grade 12, ranging from 28,598 - 32,061 per annum.



Please email any questions to developmentengineering@somerset.gov.uk quoting the job reference or phone Rachel Turner, Principal Development infrastructure on 01823 359515.



The role requires regular attendance at County Hall, Taunton to support collaboration with colleagues, attend key meetings, and participate in essential training sessions. It also involves occasional travel to construction sites across the County to monitor progress, engage with contractors, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards. While some home working may be possible, this will be at the discretion of the manager and subject to service needs.



When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.



If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.



Job Reference: SCC05756