If you have experience assessing and designing highway maintenance projects, the Asset Management Delivery Team could be the ideal place for you. We are looking for two Highway Asset Officer to join our team.
Role Overview
The Highway Asset Officer role forms part of a team responsible for designing and delivering the ongoing maintenance of Devon’s highway assets.
Responsibilities
- Design and price highway maintenance schemes, including drainage, patching, resurfacing and footway works under Term Maintenance and Framework Contracts.
- Engage with contractors and stakeholders to support the planning and delivery of highway maintenance schemes.
- Work alongside other Devon County Council teams to understand community needs when planning and delivering schemes.
- Audit highway maintenance schemes, including identifying and resolving remedial works.
- Review, manage and approve payments for highway maintenance schemes.
- Apply a working knowledge of relevant highway policies and procedures while maintaining awareness of technical developments and best practice.
Commitment to Sustainability
Devon County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. Since then, decarbonisation has been a priority within our construction and maintenance activities. In 2022, we secured £3.7m of Live Labs funding to trial innovations aimed at decarbonising highway infrastructure. This project is set to transform our approach to designing and delivering highway schemes, and we are excited to meet this challenge.
Benefits
- A salary up to £39,152 depending on qualifications and experience.
- 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
- Further annual leave increases after 5 years’ service (and up to 20 years).
- Training to support your career goals.
- Mentor support to gain professional qualifications.
- Flexible hours, with the ability to accrue up to 24 flex‑leave days per year.
- Paid time off for bank holidays – typically 8 per year.
- Additional benefits including Devon Discounts and the Cycle to Work scheme.
Location
Hybrid working is available to all. Our main depot is in Exeter; travel across the county is required to meet the needs of the Authority. Options to work from satellite depots or offices can be discussed.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
- 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.
- Occupational Group: Highways, Transport & Traffic.
