Highways Inspector - Employment, career opportunity in uk

Job Title:  Highways Inspector
Employer:  London Borough of Hackney
Location:  E8 1DY
Deadline:  20 Sept 2013 23:59 PM
Working pattern:  Full Time, Permanent position
Salary:£25515 - £27009
DBS check: No
Reference:  HC00052


Hackney is London’s most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City, to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital’s best schools, and first class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London’s most popular areas to live, work and visit. Our challenge is to make sure that our borough’s economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.

We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.

Our Public Realm Division ensures that the London Borough of Hackney is clean, safe and accessible for all our residents, businesses and visitors. Our Streetscene team is responsible for the design and maintenance of all highway networks, footways, bridges and lighting on all public roads, contributing to the well being of our community and creating a sustainable public realm.

We are currently recruiting for a Highway Inspector to join our team. You will provide efficient and effective inspections of our roads and highways to ensure the safety of our public, making certain to comply with relevant Health and Safety and Highways legislation. You will provide professional guidance and brief contractors on any work required checking and ensuring that all work is carried out to the required standards.

Your experience within a similar role and qualification (or working towards) within Street Lighting, Civil Engineering or Highways is what we are looking for. Your excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate will help you to work with contractors and your attention to detail is key when carryout inspections. You will be able to independently manage your own time ensure your schedule of work is completed.

At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please visit our website www.hackney.gov.uk/jobs-careers or contact the recruitment team on 020 8356 8845 to apply.

Closing date: 20th September 2013.

Interviews scheduled 27th & 30th September 2013.

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.


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