Construction Assistant Technician

Dorset Highways carry’s out Dorset Council’s responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset’s network. The service manages over 2,400 miles of carriageway. We are responsible for everything associated with the highway assets such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, and road signs & markings.

About The Role We currently have an exciting opportunity for an assistant technician to join our busy Highways team. You will be supporting the Construction Delivery team working alongside the Construction Managers and estimators gaining valuable experience in Highway construction and management. This will involve site visits and office-based work, meeting potential clients, and preparing accurate and timely estimates for construction projects, aiding in the development of construction phase plans, supporting with the management of highway construction projects across Dorset.

This is a level 3 apprentice position with day release to a local training provider alongside your day-to-day duties. It is a 27-month fixed term position which could lead to a future full-time post.

Who are you? You are a proactive, self-motivated individual interested in working within our fast-paced office environment and interested in a career in Highway Construction and Maintenance. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and communications skills who can work collaboratively within the team.

What can we offer? There are many benefits in working for Dorset Council including:

• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• 5-6 weeks annual leave (dependant on years’ service) plus bank holidays,
• Access to a works vehicle for works purposes only
• Extensive training opportunities. The successful candidate will complete a construction support technician apprenticeship level 3 through a local training provider
• CITB Health Safety and Awareness training