Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622816
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 2 February 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Apprentice Technician to join our Contracts and Construction team at Hampshire County Council.
Have you ever considered a career in Civil Engineering, specialising in Highways Maintenance? Would you like to gain professional experience and an academic qualification, whilst being paid? If so, then this exciting opportunity could be for you!
The Role:
If you are practically minded, able to work as part of a team, enjoy a mixture of outside and office-based work, are good at dealing with people and would like to help deliver exciting capital highway schemes in the beautiful County of Hampshire, then this exciting role is definitely for you.
And if that's not enough, you don't even need to have any previous experience. We will provide you with excellent training and development to help you succeed and develop your career within this fantastic organisation.
Through delivering improvements to our existing highway network, the work that we do directly impacts the whole community. By joining us, you could be helping to make a positive difference for everybody that lives in, works in, or visits Hampshire.
As a Highway Technician, you will be assisting engineers in delivering a large variety of highway schemes throughout Hampshire, enabling the efficient running and delivery of the capital schemes.
What you’ll do:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality highway projects.
You’ll be at the heart of ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and on time. Your responsibilities will include monitoring contractors’ activities, maintaining accurate records, and addressing any issues promptly to keep projects on track. You’ll also manage contract administration, ensuring obligations are met and performance standards upheld. Regular site visits will give you hands-on involvement in works in progress, while your communication skills will help you build positive relationships with the public, contractors, and local councils.
In addition, you’ll support the financial management of major capital schemes, contributing to projects worth up to £20 million. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellence, this role offers a chance to make a real impact.
What we’re looking for:
This position provides an opportunity for you to attend training and complete a Level 3 Civil Engineer Technician apprenticeship, to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the apprenticeship standard.
Above all we're seeking to recruit people who share our commitment to and passion for our values and able to demonstrate how they have put these values into practice in their work - could this be you?
* Working as one organisation
* Integrity and respect
* Professionalism
* Making a difference
* Continuous improvement
Why join us?
At Hampshire County Council, we are proud of our strong record of delivering excellent services that provide value for money, whilst recognising that our staff are our greatest asset.
Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training.
Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package, please see our website for details: Our Benefits Package
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Additional Information:
Apprentice Engineering Technician Candidate Pack
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Mark Fairley, Group Engineer (Contracts and Construction) on mark.fairley@hants.gov.uk
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