Highway Network Management - Highway Technician


About Us

Salford is a city undergoing significant transformation. At the heart of this change is our commitment to becoming a modern, inclusive and sustainable city - a place where people are supported to thrive.

As a forward-thinking, values-led organisation, Salford City Council offers an excellent working environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and personal development. We are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities to build rewarding careers while delivering high-quality services for our residents.

We're now looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Highway Technician to join our Highway Network Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving Salford's highway infrastructure while developing your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation.


About You

You'll be someone who shares and demonstrates our four core values:

  • Pride in delivering high-quality work and taking ownership of your responsibilities.
  • Passion for improving the city's infrastructure and supporting positive outcomes for residents.
  • People focused, working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
  • Personal Responsibility by taking initiative, meeting deadlines and striving for continuous improvement.

You'll have experience working within a highways, civil engineering or infrastructure environment and be confident contributing to the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes.

You will also have:

  • A ONC/Level 3 in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Experience supporting the design, implementation and supervision of highway maintenance or reconstruction projects.
  • Good technical and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Experience preparing drawings, schedules, specifications, estimates and technical documentation.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, or a willingness to develop this capability.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.

About the Role

As a Highway Asset Management Technician, you will support the planning, design and delivery of a wide range of highway asset maintenance and improvement projects across the city.

Working closely with engineers, contractors and key stakeholders, you'll contribute to projects from initial feasibility and investigation through to construction and completion, ensuring that Salford's highway network remains safe, resilient and fit for the future.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement projects through all stages of development.
  • Undertaking site investigations, surveys, measurements and condition assessments.
  • Assisting with the preparation of drawings, cost estimates, schedules, specifications and technical reports.
  • Supporting the production of coordinated and buildable highway maintenance and reconstruction designs.
  • Assisting with procurement and contract administration activities, including preparation and assessment of tender documentation.
  • Carrying out site visits, inspections and supervision of construction works to monitor quality, safety and compliance.
  • Maintaining accurate project and asset records to support effective governance and asset management.
  • Working in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, health and safety requirements and council procedures.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing positively to team objectives.

What We Can Offer You

At Salford City Council, your professional development is important to us. We offer:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
  • Support towards professional qualifications and career progression.
  • Tailored development in areas including highway design, asset management systems, AutoCAD, procurement, contract administration and site supervision.
  • Access to our Digital Skills Academy and extensive online learning resources.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.

Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring highways professional to develop their career while making a real difference to the infrastructure and communities of Salford.

If you're passionate about highways, committed to continuous improvement and ready to contribute to the delivery of high-quality highway maintenance and improvement projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

  • Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

  • Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Want to know more about Salford?
As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!

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Location

Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, m27 5bn, United Kingdom

Job ID

3876

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