About Us
Oxfordshire County Council’s Highway Agreements Team is at the leading edge of place making, overseeing the creation of thriving communities through the delivery of sustainable, high quality highway infrastructure. The team is involved in all aspects of the construction of new development highway and alterations to existing highway, from the planning stages, through technical checks, construction and all the way to final adoption. We are a dynamic team, who work closely with each other in a very supportive, progressive, and dynamic environment.
About the Role
If successful, you will work in coordination with the Site Engineer team to ensure that new roads and works to existing highway assets are laid out and constructed in accordance with approved drawings, and to OCC and national design/construction standards, specifications and policies. You will work to ensure that high quality highways infrastructure is delivered effectively and efficiently.
About you
You will be highly motivated, with a keen eye for detail and strong sense of customer focus, delivering the best possible experience to our stakeholders, customers and partners. You will be a good motivator and mentor for your team, providing quality advice and guidance, based on sound knowledge and experience.
For an informal discussion about the role or for more information please contact the Team Leader (Highways Agreements): Michelle Plowman michelle.plowman@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Rewards and benefits
* Culture of flexible working
* Technology to support agile working where role permits
* 30 day's holiday p.a. pro rata, plus bank holidays.
* Option to buy' additional holiday
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
* Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confidence employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: Michelle.Plowman@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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