INTERNAL Highways Technical Officer

Job Introduction

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe in influencing and delivering places where people want to live and work across the county, and we take a lead role in managing and delivering highways schemes and related asset management.

By becoming a Highways Technical Officer with us, you'll be contributing to the delivery of services to maintain and improve essential infrastructure that impacts the lives of Lincolnshire residents and visitors to the county on a daily basis. You'll have the chance to work on diverse projects, enhance your skills, and develop a rewarding career path in the field of highways infrastructure.

About The Role

Working in the County Council's Design Services Hub successful candidates will be embedded in one of the services teams responsible for the delivery of a variety of Capital and Revenue funded highway improvements.

This post is critical, helping to provide high quality flexible and resilient technical capability across the service through delivering functions relating to operational systems, processes, and protocols. You will contribute to a conscientious culture of proactive, future-focused service delivery.

There is a varied and challenging workload on offer where you will assist with the design of infrastructure projects, and aspects of programmes of work as well as undertake aspects of project delivery and execution from inception to completion. You will also contribute to the asset management of highway infrastructure, including asset-related programmes of work whilst helping to maintain and promote TSP as a centre of technical excellence.

All the while you will be building excellent relationships alongside managing challenging timescales.

Hybrid working is a feature of this role. The successful applicant will be required to attend the office alongside the rest of the team 2-3 days a week. On occasion additional days may be expected.

About The Team

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and successful team which is friendly and welcoming. We provide an induction programme, working alongside our existing officers and a buddy system to enable 1:1 support. We are committed to fostering employee growth through tailored development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive environment that empowers individuals to excel, advance, and achieve their fullest potential.

About You

We are looking for dynamic and motivated candidates who can demonstrate the fundamentals of problem solving, lateral thinking and creativity with an understanding of Highways Asset Management and Street Works and an appetite to develop technically in the discipline who would also enjoy helping others find solutions.

In addition to assisting the team you will collaborate with colleagues across the service to deliver the best outcomes for our customers in Lincolnshire. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical aptitude, strong communications skills, and a genuine passion for contributing to the well-being of our communities.

You are likely to have an education to BTEC Level 3 or equivalent, however applicants with Level 2 and demonstrable experience in the discipline will also be considered.

Having a driver's licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential for this role.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Liz Burnley  via email on liz.burnley@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 25/03/26.

Interviews week commencing: 08/04/26.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.