Highways Technician

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Technician to join our Bridges Scheme Delivery Team within our NMC South West account, based in Polmadie, Glasgow.

Our NMC SW account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

Our team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The purpose of the Highways Technician is to support the Delivery Manager in the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of works under the SW NMC, ensuring statutory obligations, programme, quality and stakeholder requirements are met. The shift pattern is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Delivery Manager in the safe and efficient delivery of highway and infrastructure works. Assist with Principal Contractor duties in line with CDM Regulations. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements. Support the preparation and review of Construction Phase Plans, RAMS and compliance documentation. Conduct site inspections, audits and safety visits, ensuring actions are addressed. Coordinate subcontractors, resources, programme and site activities. Liaise with clients, stakeholders and local authorities. Maintain site records, permits and project documentation. Promote a positive safety culture through briefings, toolbox talks and workforce engagement. Support incident reporting, investigations and continuous improvement actions. We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience in a similar role within the highways or civil engineering sector is preferred Knowledge of CDM Regulations, highways safety and site management practices Strong problem-solving skills and initiative A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team discussions Good commercial awareness with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, alongside excellent interpersonal skills A full UK driving licence (essential) A relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification would be preferred for this role.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruiter for this role, (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!

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