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Design Technician

  • Full time
  • £29,835
  • Hybrid: with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub
  • Closing 28th April 2026


  • Advertised from 1st April 2026
  • 37.5 hours per week

Role

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.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team. This means you will work with designers, engineers, other technicians, and technical specialists.

Your role is to support the delivery of projects and programmes that match the Trust’s strategic priorities.

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.

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high quality and sustainable infrastructure.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.

In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.
  • Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
  • Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
  • Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working at WWCT means being part of a passionate, multi skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.

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.

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
  • Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, eg AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
  • A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
  • A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
  • 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
  • Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

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.

Want to explore more roles?

You can find full details about all our current job openings at:

walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.