It's an exciting time to join our Highways Team here at Staffordshire County Council!

Our vision is to help Staffordshire's economy grow, ensuring everyone has access to good jobs and prospects in a vibrant, safe, and sustainable county.

Staffordshire boasts beautiful rural landscapes and excellent transport links across the country. We are committed to improving roads, transport, and digital connections, investing significantly in our infrastructure. To support our ambitious Highways Transformation, we are expanding our team of highway engineering professionals and developing future talent.

While your base will be in Stafford, we offer flexible working options and locations across the county, with highway maintenance teams in various areas.

As part of the Highways Maintenance and Network Management team, you will:

• Receive, prioritize, investigate, and respond to non-routine inquiries related to highway drainage and maintenance issues.
• Conduct investigations and apply engineering expertise to identify and prioritize solutions for highway issues.
• Prepare information for contractors, ensuring work complies with contractual and quality standards, maintaining good communication and relationships.
• Manage project budgets for drainage and minor capital maintenance works, ensuring accuracy and value for money, and support the development of capital programs.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with contractors, supply chain partners, councillors, customers, and stakeholders.

You should have experience in managing or delivering reactive, routine, and cyclical highway maintenance, along with:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of statutory obligations, inspections, and work procedures related to highway maintenance.
• Understanding of design standards and statutory requirements for highway drainage and maintenance.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships for service delivery.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for diverse audiences.

If you don't meet all requirements, we value transferable skills and experience. Consider applying or contact Anna Johnson or Simon Lilley at the provided emails for an informal chat.

We support flexible working, including options for remote work and office locations across Staffordshire.

The interview date is 30 September

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymize applications during shortlisting to focus on relevant information. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to showcase your suitability.

Our Values:

Our values are shaped by staff feedback and best practices, reflecting our community spirit and ambition for a better future. We foster a sense of belonging and pride in our work for Staffordshire residents.

Our Benefits:

We prioritize our employees' well-being, offering a supportive environment and benefits. Additional details are available through Careers at Staffordshire.

Our Recruitment Commitment:

We are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting minimum criteria, supporting our commitments to the armed forces community and care leavers.