Application Deadline: 10th April 2024

Shortlisting Date: 15th April 2024

Interview Date: 24th April 2024

Interview Type: In Person

 

 

We are seeking to appoint an Officer with highway experience. We are delivering highway planned maintenance services (structural and preventative maintenance) across the borough and the post-holder will assist with the delivery of the programme. The role also includes responsibility for the delivery of highway drainage, car park maintenance schemes, small retaining wall and safety barrier repairs. 

 

 

We are expecting you to work in a fast paced, changing environment and generally exhibit the following qualities:

 

• Plan and project manage a range of footway and carriageway maintenance schemes from patching to full reconstruction works

• Have a working knowledge of GIS systems 

• Liaise with contractors and utility companies and prepare health & safety work information

• Respond to enquiries and complaints in a timely manner

• Produce estimates using a bill of quantities and check accuracy of accounts 

• Have a working knowledge of highway maintenance materials and design specifications

 

System training and support will be provided. 

 

The successful applicant will be required to carry out daily site visits using their own vehicle and will need the necessary insurance for this type of use. The Council has a scheme in place to reimburse employees who are required to use their vehicle for business purposes.

 

 

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. 

 

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

 

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If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Andrew Suggett via email andrew.suggett@stockport.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

 

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