At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and monitor road maintenance projects, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, committed to community support and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and a comprehensive learning academy.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals and veterans.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36145 - 42115 £ per year.
Working with us you will share our ambition for our communities and join us in delivering a service which supports these ambitions and the priorities of the Council. As part of our team, you will be working with a variety of partners, customers and clients ensuring the delivery of a high-quality professional service that maximises the resources available, delivers positive outcomes and meets the needs of customers and service users.
The post is both challenging and varied, involving inspections and contract monitoring. To be a success you will have extended knowledge of a wide variety of roads construction methods. You will make frequent use of your highly developed record keeping skills. The team regularly delivers a demanding programme of improvement and maintenance works; only possible through strong teamwork. Whilst you will work independently much of the time on routine inspections and sites, you will require to work in harmony with the rest of the team.
Extended relevant working experience, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to work under pressure is essential. Applicants should have strong communication and organisational skills. Knowledge of the Roads and Transportation system ‘Confirm’ and the Scottish Roads Works Register is desirable. Applicants must have or be willing to work towards within a specified timescale, an HNC or equivalent (SVQ3 or City & Guilds Level 4) in a relevant subject.
Your reporting base will be Station House, Bellshill and you will have an operational area within North Lanarkshire, however, the post may involve work throughout North Lanarkshire and outwith public transport routes, therefore, a current driving licence is essential.
Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break).
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
Inspector Roads Maintenance (Civil) - REQ06493 - 483718 employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
