Projects Technician

Why Southwark?

As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to tackling injustice, inequalities and ensuring that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do.

As a diverse central London borough Southwark faces a range of challenges which we aim to address through the delivery of the Borough Plan. We are looking for candidates to join our passionate and forward-thinking team to help us continue to make Southwark an inclusive borough for all our communities.

Southwark Council is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

Southwark's highways projects are recognised across London as being of a high standard and exemplify the aspirations for transport schemes in the capital. An opportunity has arisen for an Engineer who would like to be involved in designing highways projects in our vibrant borough.

What You'll Be Doing

Working as part of the transport projects team you will be responsible for designing and managing the implementation of highways projects. Normal duties will include producing construction drawings and the management and coordination of contractors, ensuring the quality and safety of works on site and addressing and design queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing highways design schemes such as junction improvements, traffic calming, and public realm enhancements.
• Prepare clear and accurate AutoCAD drawings for design and construction purposes.
• Undertake site visits to collect data, verify existing conditions, and support design decisions.
• Monitor contractor activities on site and report on progress, quality, and compliance.
• Assist in coordinating works programmes and small-scale construction activities.
• Maintain organised project files, reports, and records in line with quality procedures.

What We're Looking For

You will be expected to be fully conversant with industry design standards and able to produce design drawings using AutoCAD. You will be responsible ensuring that the Highways service provides an efficient and effective service. The successful candidate will have a good eye for detail.

We are looking for someone with relevant technical experience, good organisational skills and a solid understanding of highways or engineering work.

You will bring:

• Relevant technical background: Strong evidence of working in a highways or engineering service environment, or a Level 3 or Level 4 technical qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport, Design or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Highways knowledge: An understanding of highways, transport and traffic design principles, along with awareness of London transport policies.
• Practical experience: Experience of working in a highways or engineering field, including site inspections, surveys, data collection, defect monitoring, highway maintenance or project delivery.
• Technical documentation skills: Experience of producing simple technical reports, drawings, schedules and related documentation, and interpreting site instructions, drawings and maps.
• Digital capability: Ability to use GIS, mapping tools or asset management systems.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate operational and technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving ability: The ability to develop practical solutions within the constraints of the situation and make sound decisions based on available information.
• Planning and organisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and work accurately.

Additional Information

Advert Closing Date: 11.59 pm on the 24th May 2026

Interview Date: W/C 8th June 2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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