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.

About the Role

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

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.