About the role

Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure

As a Design Technician, you will help create technical work using your specialist skills and knowledge.

You will work with some supervision and will focus on producing high-quality and sustainable solutions that support the mission of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

What You’ll Be Doing

Work within clear guidelines and processes.
Manage your own tasks, even when you are working on several projects at the same time.
Use your developing specialist skills to help create project materials.
This may include things like technical drawings, specifications, or reports.
Use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to help with challenges that arise in projects.
Use innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all the work you do.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on creative work and wants to grow a wide range of technical design skills. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, helping to shape high‑quality, sustainable solutions that make it easier and more enjoyable for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Whether you’re developing detailed drawings, solving design challenges, or contributing to innovative infrastructure projects, you’ll have the chance to learn, develop and make a real impact on communities - all within a supportive, mission‑driven organisation.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement - if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

You have either a Level 3 qualification (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant specialism that you can clearly demonstrate or at least 3 years of work experience in a relevant role.
You can use design software confidently.
You have knowledge of best practice in healthy street design.
You have knowledge of health and safety legislation and how it applies to your work.
The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open-minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

Additional Information

• Application deadline: 23:59, 28 April 2026.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams over a two week period commencing from 11 May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.

• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Why work for us?

At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We're all here to change things. You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.

We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

What we offer

Wellbeing

28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
Staff volunteer days.
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
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