PDP Delivery & Implementation Technician

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council . We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is £27,634 to £33,552 per annum (subject to annual pay award negotiations), based on a 36-hour working week. If you are at the start of your career in highway construction and contract management and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills while working towards a professional qualification, this could be a great first role for you! The role is part of our high performing Design Office , based in Guildford , with the opportunity of working out of other SCC offices. It is a hybrid role, offering a flexible mix of home, office, and site-based working, tailored to the needs of the projects you'll be supporting. You can expect to be in the office or on site approximately at least two days per week. These Delivery & Implementation Technician roles sit within our Professional Development programme (PDP) which spans three linked grades within our pay grade structure. These roles are intended to develop successful candidates with the training and experience required to ensure progress. In role you will be required to participate in a formal training development plan to increase your expertise and attain technical and professional qualifications. For example, we will provide for you to study a relevant subject to BTEC / HNC level – this means you will need to hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (C or above) including Maths and English. Salary progression through the grades is linked to progress through the formal training development plan. For candidates hoping to be considered for the higher grades in this professional development role, you would need to have some previous experience of overseeing construction of highway improvement projects. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Place is a large and complex directorate within Surrey County Council with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, achieving sustainability and climate changes targets and always putting the customer first while providing excellent value for taxpayer money. Reporting directly to one of our Delivery & Implementation Leads, you will be at the beginning of your career in highway construction and contract management or may have some prior experience. You will be keen to grow in your skills and experience. You will be trained to be part of a team overseeing construction of highway infrastructure projects – starting with minor improvements and working up to more substantial schemes. We work closely with a number of internal teams and also with our contractors Ringway and M Group. This role is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career in highway design, and we would welcome and encourage applications from school leavers or university graduates. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade 5 or above An enthusiasm for a career in this field To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following four questions: Please tell us about your experience of making, producing or arranging something as part of a team. This might have been at school or university, or with family, friends or clubs that you are part of. Describe any situation where you have had to follow guidelines or procedures as part of your work. This might have been at school or university, or in the context of paid or unpaid work. How did you make sure you were following the correct guidelines or procedures? Please tell us about a time when you used your communication and people skills to overcome a problem. 4. Please tell us why you are interested in highways and transport, why you are interested in design and also if there anything else you would like to tell us to support your application. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. When answering the above questions, please do give us specific examples wherever possible. Answers will be scored and used for shortlisting purposes. Contact Details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion contact: Nick Healey, nick.healey@surreycc.gov.uk , 07581 363351 Zena Curry, zena.curry@surreycc.gov.uk , 020 8541 7168 The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 31st May with interviews to follow. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.