Roads Officer

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £19.45 - £21.75

The successful candidate for this post will be placed at Point 3 of the advertised salary scale, currently £37,465 per annum.

Monday - Friday, working times to be confirmed. Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Roads Officer to join our Roads Services team. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with experience in road design, inspection, and maintenance.

You will play a key role in maintaining the quality and standards of East Lothian's roads and related infrastructure. Responsibilities include carrying out topographical surveys and inspections, preparing designs and CAD drawings, producing contract documentation using the NEC suite, and fulfilling CDM (2015) designer duties, including pre-construction information. You will also assess, prioritise, and prepare work orders, and supervise works on-site by internal teams or external contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements and best practice.

The ideal candidate will be confident, with strong verbal and written communication skills, and able to build effective working relationships quickly. IT proficiency is essential, as digital technology is integral to the role. You will work within a multidisciplinary technical team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences and the public.

We offer excellent terms and conditions, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

What’s in it for you? We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 25 days annual leave and 8 public holidays, and a wide range of other benefits including the NHS car leasing scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy Learn Pro or equivalent to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

Hybrid Working Consideration:
Applications for hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

All hybrid workers must live in the UK. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

This position is being re-advertised, unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

To support the delivery and development of the full range of duties within Road services, maximising efficiency of service delivery within specific standards and approved budgets and in compliance with the Council's obligations as the local Roads Authority and its policies and plans with a commitment to achieve best value.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The "East Lothian Way" - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Relevant Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 2 in Civil Engineering or related discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence

• As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a…