Staffordshire County Council,
Main Responsibilities
* Receive, prioritise, investigate, and answer non‑routine and unplanned enquiries relating to highway drainage and other maintenance issues in an area of the county.
* Conduct and co‑ordinate investigations and apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify and prioritise solutions to highway drainage and other non‑routine highway maintenance issues.
* Prepare information for contractors to carry out required work, establishing and maintaining good relations to ensure that work complies with the requirements of contract documentation, that there is good communication and quality assurance throughout the work, and that it is effectively managed through to completion.
* Be responsible for project budgets for specific drainage and other minor capital maintenance works, ensuring estimated costs are accurate and best value, reviewing and recording compensation event changes, and supporting the development of capital forward programmes based on budgetary allowances.
* Establish, develop and maintain effective communications with contractors, supply chain partners, County Councillors, customers and other stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
* A Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Knowledge of statutory obligations of highway authorities, highway inspections and work identification procedures.
* Understanding of design standards, design guidance and statutory requirements associated with highway drainage and other maintenance activities.
* Ability to develop and maintain partnerships to support ongoing service delivery.
* Good written, verbal and digital communication skills, with the ability to pitch communications at an appropriate level to the target audience.
The interview date for this vacancy will be Friday 12th June.
If you do not meet all the requirements but have transferable skills, experiences or qualifications, you may contact Simon Lilley or Wayne Ashdown at simon.lilley@staffordshire.gov.uk or wayne.ashdown@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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