Role Summary As part of this role, the candidate should expect to carry out work within the following areas: • To prepare surveys and information essential to record the condition of highways and other related sites. • To prepare information from surveys into format for use by designers, Clients and others. • To liaise with relevant bodies (i.e. contractors, public utilities and the like) to gain access to sites as required. • To undertake laboratory tests and record results and calibrate equipment. • To work with due regard to Health and Safety for themselves and others at all times. A full description of the candidate’s role will be provided in the resource call off. Required Qualifications and Experience • Working towards RQF level 4 or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate field • Appreciation of relevant technical standards, specification, guidelines, best practice, quality procedures and UKAS procedures • Some experience of working in a Civil Engineering or related testing laboratory Decision Making Areas • Confirmation that equipment is calibrated / test conditions are correct with delegated authority to abort own work if equipment/ conditions are outside acceptable parameters. • Confirmation that health and safety precautions particularly traffic management are in place to minimise risks, again with delegated authority to abort if risks unacceptable. • Knowing when to refer matters to colleagues / line managers. Working Conditions • Working environment to be an equal split between office and site • Constant working on live highways and construction sites, with some lone working. • Communicating with colleagues, contractors and developers in a challenging environment. • Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.