About The Role
This post is critical, acting as both Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority, where you will contribute to a conscientious culture of proactive, future-focused service delivery .
There is a varied and challenging workload on offer, which includes;
* Project managing the adoption of new highways infrastructure and highway improvements within a specific geographical area of Lincolnshire.
* Assessing drawings to check for compliance with specifications.
* Providing advice relating to Highways, and Sustainable Drainage.
* Carrying out site inspections of new development roads and highway improvements.
* Building excellent relationships within the development industry.
* Working to challenging timescales.
You will regularly have to represent the views of the Council in discussion with property developers, consultants, contractors etc. These discussions may be complex and contentious and may require difficult negotiations. Effective communication skills are essential be able to provide careful and considered responses.
About The Team
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and successful team which is friendly and welcoming. This is a varied and exciting service area, with opportunities for continual learning and development.
We provide an 16 week induction programme working alongside our existing officers, and a buddy system to enable 1:1 support.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are knowledgeable and experienced within the highways sector, able to support the team, collaborating with colleagues across the service to deliver the best outcomes for our customers in Lincolnshire. To do this a combination of technical knowledge and good communication skills will be required .
You will ideally hold HNC or Eng Tech in appropriate discipline, however applicants with suitable industry experience will be considered.
We are looking for individuals to complement our conscientious and personable team, who provide each other with regular assistance and support.
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.
Hybrid working is a feature of the Development Management Officer role The successful applicant will be required to attend the office regularly however there will be opportunity to work remotely.
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 in our rewards and benefits brochure
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.
Applications Close on 09/09/24 and interviews will be held on or after 16/09/24
Best of luck with your application
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
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 equal 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.