Highways Engineer

 

Post:    Highways Engineer Ref: HE
Salary: £39,403.52 p.a.

The Borough of Broxbourne is in southeast Hertfordshire, with a population of 96,000. Being located so close to London and the M25, the Council has a wider impact on the whole area than you would usually expect for a District Council. The Council is leading and assisting with significant local and County-level regeneration projects.

 

An experienced and skilled Highways Engineer is sought to deliver a wide range of highway and traffic initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for:

 

 

• Manage the work involved in processing and supervising vehicle crossover applications and works
• Lead the process relating to the implementation of traffic regulation orders (TRO’s), parking and disabled persons parking places orders
• Manage the maintenance of rural public rights of way and permissive footpaths
• Process the technical approvals of designs relating to road adoptions under section 38 agreements on new developments and undertake the supervision of the associated site work
• Undertake project work as required for any area of the Council or outside bodies
• Preparing reports and providing technical advice to other departments
• Attend meetings, dealing with the public, handling enquiries and complaints

 

 

To apply for this post, you will need to demonstrate that you:

 

• Have a relevant engineering or technical qualification
• Have a wide range of experience in dealing with highways and traffic matters in a customer driven environment
• Being organised, showcasing time management and communication skills
• Able to handle multiple projects
• Have a current valid driving license

 

This post allows the option to work flexibly, which can involve home, office or site working in accordance with the needs of the post and prevailing government guidelines.

 

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

 

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER).

The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

 

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

 

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

 

Previous applicants may not be considered.

 

 

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.

 

Application forms must be submitted online by 3 December 2024 quoting the above reference.

 

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk