Senior Technical Assistant, Alness - HGH19642
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,665.00 to £34,925.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ross Cromarty, IV17 0UP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Highland Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HGH19642 |
Summary
Job Description
Post Title: Senior Technical Assistant
Location: Osprey House, Alness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £28,665 - £34,925 per annum (HC5 - HC6)
Salary pay scale placing dependent on qualifications and experience
Contact Person: Bryan Stout Tel: 01349 886720
Job Purpose: The Highland Council is looking to recruit a Technical Assistant/Senior Technical Assistant to support their civil engineering design teams based in Osprey House. The roll encompasses both general office management and working with technical staff to fulfil statutory requirements and provide general support for civil engineering projects. This may for example include assisting with topographical surveys, amending technical drawings and assisting with financial monitoring. The successful applicant will be a team player by nature with good communication skills.
Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.
Please find the Job Description below.
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Requirements
Technical Assistant HC05
- Higher Qualifications in Maths and English
- Proven organisational skills in an office environment
Senior Technical Assistant HC06
- At least 7 years relevant experience, preferably in a civil engineering environment
- Proven organisational skills in an office environment
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