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North Yorkshire Council in Thirsk is seeking a Highways Technical Assistant to help keep our county's highway network safe and efficient. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will support delivery of highway works, manage databases, and produce maps and technical drawings for projects. You will contribute to data collection for revenue and capital schemes, organise Traffic Regulation Orders, and collaborate with colleagues to prioritise workloads. A friendly team and clear career development await.

Highways Technical Assistant Company: North Yorkshire Council Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire Job Type: Full time Salary: £29,064 - £31,537 per annum Expires: 09/08/2026 Would you like to be part of our friendly and welcoming Highways team, taking pride in managing our county's highway network? Our county boasts vibrant market towns and two National Parks, with excellent links to York, Leeds and Newcastle - a unique and rewarding place to build your career. The Role As part of our team, you'll play a key role in keeping this essential and picturesque network running safely and smoothly for residents, businesses and visitors. As a Technical Assistant, reporting directly to the Area Manager you will: Contribute to the effective delivery of highway works by completing tasks assigned by the Area Manager Manage, interrogate and coordinate complex databases and spreadsheets to support accurate operational planning Produce high quality maps, plans and technical drawings suitable for presentation and project use Support data collection activities to inform revenue and capital scheme delivery Organise, prepare and implement permanent and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders as required For more details, review our complete Job Description. About You The successful candidate will: Have strong analytical skills Be an excellent communicator Have good decision making skills Be able to prioritise and organise own workload as well as work well within a team environment Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life easier, including: Local government pension scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more Travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing Click on our Total Rewards Brochure to see the full range of benefits. Contact If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with Jayne - Area Manager at .

Assistant Engineer: Highway Design Location: Salford, Greater Manchester Salary: £32,597 to £35,412 Contract: Full Time Expires: 17/08/2026 Why join us in Engineering Design? Large in house Place Division technical team with strong capabilities and wide ranging experience. Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on. The opportunity to see projects all the way through the life cycle. Strong focus on professional/technical development, with formal links to the ICE. Support and mentoring from a highly experienced team. Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. A structured career progression pathway. Use of AI innovation, hybrid/flexible working, competitive package and excellent pension. Your role Assist with the technical aspects required for project delivery including feasibility, concept design, detailed design and preparation of tender and contract documentation. Invite tenders and supervise construction works on site. Implement projects to meet the requirements of quality, health & safety, environmental standards and programme timescales, in accordance with national and corporate standards. Assist with preparing schemes for tender. Ensure compliance with health and safety, applicable CDM Regulations and related legislation. Set and work to personal deadlines and targets to meet programme requirements and client needs. Your profile A minimum Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering or a design related subject (or currently working towards one). Preferably a Bachelor's degree or above in a design related subject or proven experience in the design, implementation and supervision of engineering projects. The ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations, statutory bodies and clients. The ability to undertake feasibility studies, including preparing reports and cost estimates, investigating problems and identifying options. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines, including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice. Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, at general and technical levels. Working capability with AutoCAD software and a desire to enhance your skills. Full UK driving licence. Benefits As part of Salford City Council, you will be part of an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of residents, supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, and offering professional accreditations and development opportunities. The role also offers competitive pay and a pension scheme.

Salford City Council is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support the Traffic and Transportation team in Salford. You will provide expert input on road safety, mobility, and scheme design while liaising with engineers and management to deliver projects. The role focuses on managing traffic regulation orders, delivering reports, and supervising team members with a strong emphasis on accuracy and stakeholder collaboration.