Highway Asset Officer (Design / Delivery)

Highway Asset Officer (Design/Delivery)

Permanent

Full Time 37 hours per week

Salary: £34,314 - £37,938 per annum

Devon County Councils Asset Delivery Team are recruiting two Full-Time Highway Asset Officers, predominantly based in the Teignbridge area and/or the Exeter/Eastern area of the County.

The Highway Asset Officers role is as a part of a team with responsibility for the ongoing management and maintenance of Devon’s highway assets. There may, at times, be a requirement to work across other areas of Devon as part of a wider Asset Delivery Team.

The position involves the following key tasks:

·        The design and pricing of highway maintenance schemes including, (but not exclusive to), drainage, patching, resurfacing and footway works using Term Maintenance and Framework Contracts

·        Contractor and Stakeholder engagement to assist in the planning and delivery of highway maintenance schemes

·        Working alongside other Devon County Council teams to best understand community needs when planning and delivering highway maintenance schemes.

·        Auditing highway maintenance schemes, including identifying and resolving remedial works as may be evident.

·        To review, manage and approve payments for highway maintenance schemes

·        To apply a working knowledge of appropriate highway policies and procedures, and maintain an awareness of technical developments and good working practice

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Closing Date: 5th January 2025

·        DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. 

·        Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.  

·        We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

·        This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  

·        The requires a Full UK Driving Licence

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