# Highways and Structures Technical Assistant## Job Information**ROLE OF THE JOB**As Highways and Structures Technical Assistant you will assist the Highway Delivery Senior Team Leaders with day to day management of the operational teams, to meet the requirements of the County Council and other clients. You will also be responsible for managing the day to day delivery of services to achieve high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.**Key Duties Include:*** Take responsibility for all day to day workload and staffing issues relating to the Local Area Operational Highways Construction and Maintenance Teams.* Coordinate resources for individual activities to ensure the provision of services within the agreed policy and financial framework for Construction and Highways Maintenance.* Assist to prepare service delivery and plans for operational Construction and Highways Maintenance matters. To oversee their implementation and monitor progress.* Monitor Workforce and help determine training requirements. Production of sickness returns and authorisation of holiday entitlements.* Carry out inspections,monitor and report both authorised and unauthorised works.* Ensure Public Liability Claims and immobile property damages are minimised and investigations are conducted and relevant documents are processed, as necessary.* Deliver training to workforce in the form of ‘tool boxtalks’ etc**REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB*** Full Driving Licence* Technical qualification at HNC or equivalent level.* Relevant Health and Safety Training* NVQ 4 in Supervisory management* General standard of education demonstrating literacy and numeracy* Relevant Supervisory and Management experienceNorthumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website .We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickStay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.**Facebook**: **LinkedIn**:**Further information** Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.**Alternative application format:**British Sign Language: For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: dial 018001 01670 623930Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.### Highways and Structures Technical Assistant* **Salary** £31,537 - £34,434* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** ncc/TP/15906/2635/DE* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 4 February, 2026* **Job Category** Traffic / Highways / Road Safety* **Directorate** Place and Regeneration* **Location** Alnwick, Northumberland, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 28 January, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr