Highways Project Officer

Closing date: 22/10/2024

Reference: REQ105657

37 hours / Permanent

29,269 - 31,364 *

Glanyrafon Depot, Aberystwyth

*All salary values are pro-rata.

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About the role

We have a new vacancy within our Highways Projects Team for a Projects Officer. This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience of working within a highway environment.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of a small team of Green Infrastructure/Tree Inspection Officers, supervision of the Annual Surface Dressing programme and supporting the provision of the Winter Service.

We are looking to recruit an individual who:

has good knowledge and a working background in Highway Maintenance
is proficient and confident in the use of ICT systems and associated processes
demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
can use problem-solving skills and provide operational solutions as required
has a full UK driving licence

The post requires a limited degree of fluency in the Welsh language.

Job Description and Person Specification

For more information, please contact Ian Williams at ian.williams@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:

Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.

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