Highway Development Inspector
About us
The above posts exist within the Vale of Glamorgan’s Neighbourhood Services and Transport Department which comprises interlinked service areas of Neighbourhood Services Operations, Engineering and Transport. All of these service areas feature large, high profile, front-line operations delivering various functions directly to citizens of, and visitors to, the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Engineering team are responsible for many aspects of the Vale’s local highway network, including the Highway Development team which manages and controls the design, layouts and adoption of new roads associated with all new developments through S38 and S278 highway agreements with various contractors and developers. This ensures that new roads are constructed to appropriate highway design guidance as well as road safety and capacity requirements.
Ambitious : Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open : Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together : Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud : Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details : Grade 7 – SCP 20 – 25, £31,586-35,235 (Pro Rata), £16.37 - £18.26 (Hourly Rate)
Hours of Work/ working Pattern : 37 hours / 52 weeks
Main Place of Work : Alps Depot in Wenvoe
Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and qualified Highway Development Inspector within the council’s Highway Development & Traffic Section.
The post holder will be expected to undertake the inspection and supervision of highway construction works associated within new developments to ensure compliance with approved standards and enable the future adoption as public highway. They will also assist the Engineering Manager Highway Development and Traffic in delivery various other activities associated with the construction and adoption of new roads and existing roads throughout the Vale ensuring compliance with highways legislation, codes of practice and regulations.
About you
You will need :
1. BTEC Level 4 / 5 (HNC / HND) in Civil Engineering or suitable experience
2. Knowledge of highway legislation, codes of practice, design guidance, and construction standards.
3. Knowledge of highways materials testing and site investigations
4. Knowledge of S38 & S278 Highways Act legal agreements
5. Proficient in use of a range of Microsoft applications
6. Excellent communication and influencing skills
7. Ability to engage with members of the public, contractors, developers and elected members
8. Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritise workloads
9. Team player with ‘hands on’ approach to get the job done
10. Enthusiasm, flexibility and personal drive
11. Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate.