Are you an experienced Apprentice or Trainee looking for the next step in your career?
If you’ve got experience in the design or delivery of Bridges and Structures projects, Devon County Council could be a great fit for you. We are currently looking for a Trainee Technician with some relevant experience.
In our in-house consultancy we design and deliver engineering projects for our internal clients, we manage projects from their inception to delivery on site. This means you’ll get experience in design, project management, site supervision and commercial decision making. If any of those are new to you, we’ll make sure you get the support to play a full part in your projects.
Our team are responsible for 3500 bridges and structures and fulfil the internal client role to set the strategic direction and delivery of all aspects of our asset management.
Who will I be working with?
The Engineering Design Group is a department of over 100 people. We are Engineers and Technicians who are passionate about delivering high quality infrastructure projects in our community. You will be working in a team of approximately 8 people supported by a Principal Engineer. We are supported by our colleagues across the broader fields of Environment, Highway & Traffic Management and Planning to name a few.
What projects will I be working on?
Our projects span a huge range from the inspection, maintaining and replacement of our current infrastructure assets through to new bridges and structures on cycle trails, recycling centres, urban link roads and flood risk projects.
The wider group are also working on similar large projects; the North Devon Link Road improvement project has just completed (£46m) and the A382 MRN project in Newton Abbot (£44m) is currently gearing up to make a start. EDG staff are also Project Managing the construction of a new rail station at Okehampton in partnership with Network Rail. We are also reviewing our future programme of bridge assessment work and are keen to grow our design/ assessment teams. This work will all form part of supporting our Bridge Asset Manager and fulfilling the Intelligent Client role.
We are about to embark on an initiative to utilise drone and photogrammetry techniques to survey/ map our structures’ assets; in which you would play an integral role.
A green future
Devon County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. Since then, decarbonisation has been high on the agenda when considering what we build and how we maintain it. In 2022 we were successful in bidding for Live Labs funding to trial innovations aimed at decarbonising highway infrastructure. We intend that this project will change the way in which we think about the design and delivery of highway projects and we’re enthusiastic about meeting the challenge.
What benefits will I get?
You’ll get a competitive salary, plus a range of benefits that include:
1. Career progression up to a salary of £49,282 following an established route of necessary qualifications and experience;
2. Experience and opportunity also given for career progression to Senior Management roles;
3. 26 days annual leave increasing to 31;
4. Additional leave increase after 5 years (and up to 20yrs);
5. Training to support your career goals;
6. Mentor support to gain professional qualifications;
7. Flexible hours with the ability to accrue up to an additional 24 flex leave days per year;
8. Time off for bank holidays – typically 8 per year;
9. Other benefits include Vivup employee benefits, Stagecoach SW discounts and cycle to work scheme;
10. A generous pension scheme.
Where will I be based?
Hybrid working is available to all. Our main office is in Great Moor House, Exeter, where we spend at least two days a week. Our engineering projects can be based across Devon.
What do I need to apply?
Assistant Engineer: Level 3 (ONC or equivalent A levels) Civil Engineering Qualification and relevant work experience
Interviews will be held in September 2025
If you have further questions about the role please contact Simon Hill, Nick Jennings or Mark Colville on 01392 383000.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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