Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officer

Due to internal progression within our team we have an opportunity to join us as an Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officer.

Do you want to make a difference to how Street Works are managed within Lincolnshire?

Are you an ambitious, diligent, hardworking individual with a passion for customer care, and excellent communication skills? Do you want to make travelling on Lincolnshire’s 5,500 miles of road network a more pleasant experience?

Then join Lincolnshire County Council to help ease traffic congestion and improve the quality of road reinstatements.

Specialism Highways Director Area Place Job Category Highway Engineers General Location Lincolnshire Salary £25,119 - £27,803 Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Full-time Closing Date 16/10/2024 Job Reference 22701 Documents 02029 Assistant Streetworks and Permitting Officer - Place.pdf
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We are currently seeking an individual to be based in Lincoln, responsible for optimising the utilisation of the Lincolnshire Highway Network in the eastern region. This role involves coordinating, inspecting, and enforcing highway works effectively.

The role involves:

Administrative support to Street Works Officers in the team. Data entry of information into our IT systems. Assisting with the coordination of highway works under the Lincolnshire Permit Scheme. Inspection of highway construction sites to ensure compliance with NRSWA legislation and the Permit Scheme. Customer liaison with our internal engineering teams and external utilities.

 

This is a full time opportunity in the Street Works and Permitting Team within the Highways department and training will be given to accomplish all tasks required by the role.

Lincolnshire County Council always seeks to take a proactive and positive approach to coordinating and inspecting works on the highway. Our commitment is to ensure the efficient use of the highway network within Lincolnshire for the benefit of the community, the economy and the 'Place' of Lincolnshire as an excellent area to live, work and visit.

Hybrid working is a feature of this role. The successful applicant will be required to attend the office alongside the rest of the team each Tuesday. On occasion additional days may be required.

About You

Are you an individual who can successfully assist keeping traffic flowing within the Lincoln City, North Kesteven and West Lindsey area? You will be able to communicate with stakeholders effectively and to build collaborative relationships to work towards the corporate vision of achieving more than we can on our own.

It is essential that you hold an ONC/BTEC or A levels or a NRSWA Supervisors qualifications OR have a demonstrable level of knowledge and skill suitable for the role. Candidates with relevant experience, a professional work ethic and good interpersonal skills will also be considered. 

Above all else you need to have a positive "can do" attitude and be passionate about ensuring the Lincolnshire Highways Network delivers for the residents and road users of the county.

Please note this role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area and therefore a valid driving licence and use of a car is required.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work Flexible working policies Career progression opportunities A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact:

Dave Underwood via email dave.underwood@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Applications Close on 16/10/2024 and interviews will be held on or after 29/10/2024.

Best of luck with your application!

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

 

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

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.