We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cambridgeshire to assist with the appointment of a Highway Maintenance Officer, on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £200.00 - £255.68 per day Summary: To oversee and manage highway maintenance works to ensure that the highway network is managed and maintained to a safe standard for the benefit of our communities. By implementing reactive, preventative, and cyclical maintenance schemes, the Highway Maintenance Officer will contribute to the effective management of Cambridgeshires highway network, inclusive of footways, cycle routes, carriageways, and public rights of way. Responsibilities: Inspect the highway network on a routine basis for the purpose of identifying faults in need of repair or informing planned and cyclical maintenance activities. Document findings, observations, and actions in a structured and consistent manner. Respond to reported faults on the highway network to conduct on site investigations or conduct investigations in preparation for cyclical maintenance activities Respond to unforeseen incidents on the highway network and take action to ensure the safe operation of the network. Incidents may include (but are not limited to) flooding, traffic collisions, vehicle fires, and oil spills. In collaboration with other teams, plan and coordinate a series of works to minimise disruption on the highway network. In doing so, ensure urgent works are prioritised and that the County Council delivers on policy commitments. Work in partnership with local communities, including Parish and Town Councils, to identify local needs and priorities. Utilise their local knowledge when planning works and keep them informed of relevant developments. Qualifications: A Levels/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Highways or Construction NRSWA Streetworks supervisor training course Knowledge and Skills: In depth knowledge of the structures, pressures and priorities of local government. Knowledge of highway design, construction, maintenance and drainage. Awareness of relevant highway legislation (e.g., Highways Act 1980, New Roads & Street Works Act 1991, Road Traffic Act 1988). Excellent set of interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to prioritise competing demands in an organised and structured manner. Ability to investigate issues, identify and implement solution. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use IT applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Team and email. Experience Required: Experience working in highway or construction sectors. Experience working autonomously to meet set goals and outcomes. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1558536