Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

We are looking for a Highway Asset Officer (HAO) to join our dynamic team. This role offers the perfect blend of site and office based work along with home-based flexibility, allowing you to balance professional growth with personal well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Pricing: Design and price highway maintenance schemes, including drainage, patching, resurfacing, and footway works
• Engagement: Engage with contractors and stakeholders to assist in the planning and delivery of highway maintenance schemes.
• Community Collaboration: Work alongside other Devon County Council teams to understand community needs when planning and delivering highway maintenance schemes.
• Auditing: Audit highway maintenance schemes including identification and resolution of remedial works.
• Payment Management: Review, agree, and approve payments for highway maintenance schemes.
• Policy Application: Apply a working knowledge of appropriate highway policies and procedures and stay updated on technical developments and good working practices.

Team and Work Environment

You’ll be part of a supportive team with responsibility for the ongoing management and maintenance of Devon’s highway assets. Based at either our Newton Abbot or Exeter depots, you will be working with a small, supportive team of highways colleagues covering either East Devon or Teignbridge. You will also have the backing of colleagues from across the County Council, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment and there may be times when you will be required work across other areas of Devon as part of the wider Asset Delivery Team.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions.
• Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Continued Professional Development: Access to training and mentor support to help you achieve your career goals and grow within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible hours and the ability to accrue up to 24 additional flex leave days per year, providing you with the flexibility to manage your time effectively.
• Public Holidays: Time off for bank holidays, giving you the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
• Pension Scheme: A generous pension plan to secure your future, offering peace of mind and financial stability.

Call to Action

Ready to make a real difference in your community? Join our innovative team at Devon County Council and help to shape the future of our highways. Apply now and start your journey towards a rewarding career with us!

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Ian 01392 381554 or Jack 01392 385219.

Closing Date: 10/03/2025

• 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. 
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. 
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.