Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc. London weighting
36 hours
Salary range: £38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
Are you looking for a dynamic role in the heart of highway management?
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
Join our team as a New Roads and Street Works Officer, where you'll play a crucial part in coordinating street works and reducing traffic congestion across the borough. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Statutory Undertakers, utility companies, and internal teams to ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. As part of a dedicated team, you will support the planning, control, and co-ordination of works on the public highway, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining high standards of service. If you're proactive, organized, and ready to take on responsibility with the opportunity to develop your skills, we want to hear from you!
The Person
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Streetworks Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have NRSWA Supervisor Level and LANTRA 12D -Traffic Management design accreditation and a solid understanding of highways legislation, maintenance techniques, and the National Permit Scheme. You should be experienced in using performance indicators and have a good grasp of highway maintenance operations. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work independently are essential. The role requires good interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service while adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy. A full, clean driving licence is also required.
Closing Date: 7 April 2025 (23:00)
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.