PDP Project Engineering Technician

Job Introduction Surrey County Council is committed to supporting those in the organisation who are under redeployment in line with our policy, you can find out more here: Redeployment: About our policy . This role will be open exclusively to the redeployment pool of candidates for 7 days from posting on the redeployment site. 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 salary range for this position is £28,546 - £36,943 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Would you like to start or advance your career in highway and civil engineering while being part of a dynamic, supportive and fun team? This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in Surrey, working in a busy and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you thrive on variety, enjoy new challenges and want to contribute to projects that positively impact local communities, we are hiring a Highway Engineering Technician to join our fantastic award-winning Highway Engineering team, based in Merrow, Guildford. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rated for part time opportunities) 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 Qualifications through the Government Apprenticeship Levy. We are committed to the development of our workforce. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About our Team The Highway Engineering Team currently sits in the Highways, Transport and Network Management group in the Place Directorate of Surrey County Council. The purpose of the team is to facilitate, design, deliver and project manage a variety of highway maintenance programmes for roads and footways across Surrey, to ensure safe and reliable journeys for all users of Surrey's infrastructure network. We design and deliver a large volume of highway maintenance schemes across the county of Surrey, for both roads and footways, with a total budget of between £40 million and £80 million. The work is very varied and challenging, no day is the same, and is a combination of site, office and home working. About the Role You will assist in the delivery of a number of highway carriageway and footway maintenance schemes, as part of the annual maintenance programme. This could include carriageway/footway patching, surface treatments, major road reconstruction, and trialling new materials/processes. You would be facilitating, designing, preparing and managing documentation for maintenance schemes for delivery through a "Walk Talk Build" process, reviewing estimates, monitor scheme progress through site visits and safety audits. You would be working closely and collaboratively with our Term Maintenance Contractors and would also be checking final accounts to ensure best value for the people of Surrey. Don't worry if you have little experience, we are happy to coach and mentor you, and even fund your engineering qualifications if you wish to progress! Ideally you will be someone who is looking for a challenge with a thirst for knowledge, and a keen interest in engineering and problem-solving. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Educated to A Level, or equivalent, and/or relevant vocational qualification Good IT skills, including MS Office Good written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritise own workload and work on own initiative To apply, we request that you submit a CV and a personal statement, which should include a short history of your experience and interest in the role. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us 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. Please contact any of the following people:- Jane Young jane.young@surreycc.gov.uk Paul Bucknall paul.bucknall@surreycc.gov.uk Julie Tofts julie.tofts@surreycc.gov.uk The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/09/2026 with interviews to follow. 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 shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, 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.