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Street Works Co-ordinator

Employer
Lincolnshire County Council
Location
Lincolnshire
Salary
£21,153 - £23,791
Closing date
11 Oct 2021

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 in Lincolnshire a more pleasant experience? Then join Lincolnshire County Council to help ease traffic congestion and improve the quality of road reinstatements.

This is Street Works Coordination as an Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officer

About the Role

We are currently looking for an individual who can ensure the efficient use of the Lincolnshire Highway Network by coordinating, inspecting and enforcing works on the highway.

The role involves

  • Administrative support to Streetworks 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, entry level position in the Streetworks and Permitting Team within the Highways department and training will be given to accomplish all tasks required by the role.

You will have a qualification equivalent to either an ONC or A levels.  However candidates with relevant experience, a professional work ethic and good interpersonal skills will also be considered. Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office and the use of other Information Technology is essential.

About us

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.

This is what the future looks like - Great work starts with having great people on board and that’s where you come in. We want to make the most of your skills, and to train, guide and support you to make a positive impact on utility and highway works activity within Lincolnshire. If you’re interested in being part of the very exciting future of Street Works and Permitting within Lincolnshire and to provide creative ways to maximise the community and economic benefits, then we will help you achieve your goals.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

  • A Contributory pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
  • Civil service sports council membership
  • Flexible working policies
  • Career progression opportunities
  • An annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus the option to buy more

PLEASE NOTE: 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 James Houghton at james.houghton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications Close on 11/10/2021 and interviews will be held on or after 21/10/2021.

Remote Working

At the current time during the Coronavirus restrictions,  all our employees are working from home if they are able to do so to support the health and safety of all of our colleagues.  We are embracing new ways of working and we are anticipating that remote working will continue to be a key feature of this role. You will be  given a nominated contractual work base and once current restrictions are lifted you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  

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 similar 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.

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