The Highways Service at Cumberland Council is seeking a Highways Network Officer to design, deliver and maintain highway projects across the county. Duties centre on surveys, specifications and supervising works on roads, footways and cycleways, plus winter maintenance and asset management. Candidates need a degree or NVQ Level 5, or equivalent experience, and a record of managing projects with customers, contractors and elected members.
What the job involves
- Carry out surveys and prepare specifications for highway works
- Supervise works on highways, footways and cycleways
- Support winter maintenance operations
- Provide technical advice to colleagues, contractors and stakeholders
- Contribute to project planning and asset management
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or NVQ Level 5, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Managing projects
- Working with customers, contractors and elected members
Skills & knowledge
- Strong technical knowledge of highways maintenance and design
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Other
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities
What’s offered
- Opportunities for professional development
- Varied and rewarding projects
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, care leavers aged 24 and under, and the armed forces community who meet the essential criteria
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
