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Engineering Opportunities - Technical Grade 2

General

A Technical Grade 2 (TG2) in Roads Service will provide technical support in some aspects of the design, construction, management and maintenance of the road network in Northern Ireland and in the implementation of transportation measures. It is envisaged that this competition will be advertised on an annual basis, probably around April / May of each year.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collection and interpretation of roads-related data.
  • Basic supervision of road works, including private streets, utility road openings and/or Roads Service direct labour force.
  • Laboratory - materials testing and database maintenance.
  • Traffic surveys.
  • Topographical surveys.
  • Use of computer applications.
  • Customer care.

Entry Requirements - you must have:

  • 2 GCSE's; or
  • Qualifications considered by Roads Service to be an equivalent or higher level.

Education & Training

  • Self development opportunities exist through the Roads Service Aids to Study scheme, which is designed to support staff wishing to take external training or further education courses.
  • Support under Aids to Study may include financial assistance, time off for exams and pre-exam study, etc.
  • The main method of training is on-the-job.
  • There is a wide range of standard and customised training courses available for staff.
  • Additional training may be delivered via seminars, conferences, videos etc.