An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transport and Highway Infrastructure section in Sefton, being a part of the team of permit officers in Network Management. This is a busy section undertaking a number of statutory functions and managing an increasing number of permit requests from all stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with experience in the streetworks environment who can monitor works by statutory undertakers and third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with the SROH and associated codes of practice.

The key responsibilities include:

• Working with all members of the team to minimise highway disruption.
• Ensuring that agreed standards are met for all works across the Borough, and that the defect process is followed where necessary.
• Undertaking sample and routine inspections.
• Checking permit conditions.
• Attending site meetings for traffic management.
• Sending Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s)
• Responding to enquiries from Councillors and members of the public.

This role suits someone with a good knowledge of current streetworks legislation, a team player with strong verbal and written communication skills who is able to competently organise and prioritise their workload.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the Recruitment Pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date - Friday 10th July

Provisional Interview Date - W/C Monday 20th July

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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