Roads Officer

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £20.13 - £22.51

The pay scale for this post is £36,735 - £41,078. Consideration will be given to place the successful candidate on higher point of the advertised salary scale, depending on relevant experience and transferable skills.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

We are looking for a motivated Roads Officer to support the design, development and delivery of road improvement and maintenance projects across East Lothian. You will prepare CAD drawings, assist with road design, and help operate our Asset Management System to support effective management of the road network.

The role includes assisting in the preparation of NEC compliant contract documentation, assessing and prioritising works, and supervising on site activities carried out by internal teams and external contractors.

You should have strong communication skills, be confident using digital technology, and able to work well within a multidisciplinary technical team while engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and the public.

Applicants should be educated to HNC/SVQ Level 2 in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. The role is primarily office based, with travel required to sites across East Lothian. Flexibility to meet service demands is essential.

We offer excellent terms and conditions, along with opportunities for development and progression within the service.

East Lothian Council offer a variety of flexible working options to support a positive work/life balance including a generous holiday entitlement and Local Government Pension Scheme, and so much more! Read more here:
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Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To support the delivery and development of the full range of duties within Road services, maximising efficiency of service delivery within specific standards and approved budgets and in compliance with the Council’s obligations as the local Roads Authority and its policies and plans with a commitment to achieve best value.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 2 in Civil Engineering or related discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

Additional Information

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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