Technician (Internal Applicants only)
Ineligible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay is below every rate
£29,550 – £32,055 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.7× the going rate
This role may not meet Skilled Worker requirements
SOC 3114 is an eligible occupation, and Leicestershire County Council is a licensed sponsor, but this role does not currently meet Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Salary caveat: the advertised pay is under £33,400, the lowest a sponsor must pay for SOC 3114 under the new entrant rate. At the salary advertised, this role could not be sponsored.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 Misses | £33,400 Misses | £37,500 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 Misses | £34,000 Misses | £38,300 Misses | £42,500 Misses |
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Also possible | £33,400 Misses | £33,400 Misses | £37,500 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £29,550- £32,055 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd October 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician as we are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Traffic Signals/Advanced Design sub team within Transport Projects and Programmes Team at Leicestershire County Council.
About the Role
As a Technician, you will support Senior Engineers in the development and delivery of a wide range of transport and highway improvement schemes. These include traffic signal renewals, junction improvements, walking and cycling infrastructure, new signal-controlled crossings, intelligent transport systems and road safety projects.
The role involves undertaking preliminary and detailed design, preparing technical drawings and documentation, site supervision, traffic signal commissioning, junction modelling using specialist software packages, and supporting projects through to successful delivery.
The successful applicant will also be expected to visit construction sites on location.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent), or relevant demonstrable experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, to manage workloads and produce reports
- Experience using GIS (Geographical Information Systems) or similar mapping software to record, interrogate and extract data
- Ability to read, interpret and work with maps, plans and technical information.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of information.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Richard Upton- Principal Engineer
Telephone: 0116 305 6719
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 word) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
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This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Leicestershire County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Building and civil engineering technicians (SOC 3114) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~11k in sample- Offer £29,550–32,055
- Median £36,088
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Leicestershire County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3114 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.