Overview
Would you like to manage your own area of Lincolnshire's highway network, ordering repairs and delivering an excellent level of customer service to highway users? Due to current post holders progressing quickly through the structure we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Highways Officer to join our Local Highways team in the North area of the County, ensuring the safety of the Lincolnshire highway network and delivering an outstanding response to enquiries from members of the public. This is an exciting opportunity in an ever-evolving service that is both challenging and rewarding. The post holder will be responsible for their own area as part of a team covering a quarter of the county's highway through Local Highways North. There is a varied workload that challenges the officer to prioritise engineering solutions in their area based on the safety, serviceability and function for the public. This workload includes highways maintenance, highways safety inspections, Highways Act enforcement, reaction to highways emergency events, environmental improvements and acting as a public interface for all highways services. The post holder will contribute to a conscientious culture of proactive, future‑focused service delivery that is accountable and engaging to our customers.
Qualifications
* You will ideally hold HNC or Eng Tech in an appropriate discipline, however applicants with suitable industry experience will be considered.
* Streetworks accreditation and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) registration is desirable but not essential.
* You will be flexible and responsible, with good interpersonal skills allowing you to work within a dynamic and diverse team.
* You will be required to drive at work on a daily basis; therefore a full and valid driver's licence is essential.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Lincolnshire County Council's Local Highways Management Team provides a front‑line service and essential maintenance to one of the biggest highways networks in the country. There are four Local Highways Teams covering the North, East, South and West of the county who work in partnership with both internal Operational Asset Management teams and external contractors within the Lincolnshire Highways. LCC is recognised as a leading light in the Highways Sector, becoming one of the first 2 "Band 3" authorities in the country in the Department for Transport incentivised funding, as well as previously winning the Highways Management award at the MJ awards.
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
* "Green book" Local Government terms and conditions
* Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approximately 24%)
* Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
* 37‑hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
* A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
* Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
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