Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Bromley Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Highways Inspector this role will be BR1 3UH
The right candidate will:
* To assist the Highways team by providing an inspection, monitoring, and public liaison service relating to the borough’s highway network. The main responsibilities will include completion of visual inspections of the highway assets to identify defects and raising works orders with the Council’s contractors or defect notices with utility companies to arrange suitable repairs.
* Deal with Councillors, members of the public, representatives from other organisations and other Council staff using agreed management and reporting systems.
* Undertake inspections of the highway assets, identifying defects and ordering suitable repairs using appropriate guidelines whilst demonstrating an awareness of financial processes and budget control. (Some of this work will require attendance at weekends and outside normal working hours)
* Liaise with contractor’s representatives to monitor contractors’ work and processing of invoices.
* Produce and process all works’ requests and defaults arising from site inspections and performance monitoring functions.
* Deal with rechargeable works enquiries and raise works instructions as required.
* Investigate and report on all claims submitted by users of the streets in the Borough. Where necessary assist in the preparation of legal proceedings, providing witness statements and attend Court to give evidence.
* Carry out investigations of public utility works in accordance with the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and subsequent revisions thereof, serving Defect Notices to responsible third parties.
We require the following:
* Suitable experience of highway maintenance and / or utility company operations.
* Experience of developing working practices to adhere to the business needs and statutory functions.
* Experience of managing difficult and contentious issues arising with members of the public, contractors, utility companies and Councillors.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon