Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officer

About 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.

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

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 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 Street Works and Permitting Team Based in Boston - Pode Hole, within the Highways department.  We are committed to your success and growth within the LCC, and to support you in your new role, comprehensive training will be provided. This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel. 

About the team

The successful candidate will work within a six person team who have responsibility for managing works on the highway throughout South Holland and Boston.The South Street Works and Permitting team is led by our Network Manager (South) and includes three Street Works and Permitting Officers and two Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officers.

About You

It is essential that you hold a 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. Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office and the use of other Information Technology is essential.

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.

The role involves a considerable amount of lone working on the highway network, so you'll need to be self-motivated and disciplined, but don't worry—we stay in regular contact as a team to support each other. The office aspects of the role can be carried out with a mixture of hybrid and office working.

As you will be mobile across the county, a full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.

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.

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

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact:

Richard Paul at richard.paul@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications Close on 23/06/2024 and interviews will be held on or after 04/07/2024.

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.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.