Bristol City Council
Assistant Technical Officer/Engineer
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Full Time, Permanent
Bristol is a vibrant, exciting and diverse city to live and work in. If you would like to be involved in ensuring Bristol’s transport network can meet the challenges of the future and are passionate about making Bristol a healthier, safer, and more sustainable place to live, then we would love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full-time Assistant Technical Officers/Engineers to join the Citywide Initiatives Team in the Council’s City Transport Service.
These entry-level roles offer the opportunity to support the development and delivery of a range of transport services and projects which contribute to Bristol's ambitious programme of sustainable transport and active travel improvements.
What will I be doing?
Working with the Team Manager and experienced senior officers you will be supporting delivery of a range of transport projects as well as assisting in the day-to-day running of the team’s operational services and initiatives.
The team’s portfolio is expanding, some of our current work includes:
- Supporting the operation of transport services such as rental e-bikes/e-scooters and Car Clubs and delivering on-street parking infrastructure to support them.
- Co-ordination of the walking and cycling network including identifying improvements and new routes, signing and wayfinding, mapping and promotional activities.
- Delivering new cycling infrastructure, including cycle parking, cycle hangars and other measures to support sustainable travel.
- Running the Bristol Cycling Centre and delivering a major new regional cycling centre and sustainable transport hub.
Your work will be varied and will involve assisting on multiple work areas within the Citywide Initiatives teams and on projects led by other Transport and Highways project teams.
A lot of the core work will be technical in nature including auditing, designing and delivering new assets and infrastructure, collecting and managing data and mapping (GIS) systems and record keeping, as well as assisting in the development of new systems, but there will also be opportunities to be creative and innovative.
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You will regularly liaise with transport operators, contractors, stakeholders and the public including responding to incidents and dealing with enquiries or complaints. You will regularly undertake site visits across the city, and will occasionally work at the Bristol Cycling Centre.
What do I need to have?
We are looking for someone who is organised with a willingness to learn and develop.
The Role Would Suit Someone With:
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Confidence in using digital systems and working with data.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive approach and eagerness to learn new skills and processes.
- The ability to effectively engage with colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public.
Previous experience in transport is not essential. Training, mentoring and support will be provided to help you develop the knowledge and skills required for the role.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our staff; offering a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
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How do I apply?
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To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Additional Information
This is a FULL-TIME role, 37 hours per week and is a permanent contract Your working days will be Monday to Friday. Although flexible working applies to this post the role will require regular working and site visits in Bristol.
If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Matthew Barrett by email at matthew.barrett@bristol.gov.uk
Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 19th October 2026.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
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