Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 182 days with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

To undertake highway related inspections (both walked and driven) in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991, and Well Managed Highways Infrastructure – A code of Practice and maintain and update all associated records.

To ensure that all works and inspections are undertaken within the correct timescales and to the appropriate standards in accordance with current Council policy and guidelines, leading to the achievement of business and service targets.

To log and report defects on assets such as, for example, carriageway and footway surfaces, street furniture, carriageway markings and highway drainage.

To raise works orders as a result of undertaking routine Section 58 Inspections, ad hoc inspections, claims investigations, and serviceability inspections as part of ongoing highway maintenance activity.

Check works are carried out correctly and to the required standards.

To investigate reports and complaints of highway defects received from members of the public and other sources and taking action as appropriate.

To assist with the establishment and implementation of a programme of inspections and investigations.

To report and respond to emergencies in accordance with the Council's emergency procedure and be part of the out of hours service as part of an on-call system rota for emergencies including winter maintenance

To use computer and handheld devices in support of the delivery of reactive maintenance.

To monitor, police and liaise with persons or bodies wishing to execute works on the Public Highway.

To ensure any obstructions or defective works on the highway are managed effectively.

Where necessary raise Section 81 (New Roads & Street Works Act 1991) defect notices as a result of defective works or product identified while undertaking any inspection.

To liaise with Utility Companies, Contractors, Members of the Public, Councillors, litigation representatives and claimants and to attend meetings as required.

To prepare letters, statutory notices, reports, statements and other documents, serving such notices and attendance in court in accordance with relevant legal requirements.

To assist the Reactive Maintenance Manager in their responsibilities in respect of performance improvement.

To prioritise work in order to resolve highways related issues and enquiries including dropped crossing requests.

To promote the City Council with Statutory Authorities, external organisations, the community and other stakeholders.

To comply with the relevant health and safety legislation, and to be proactive in dealing with incidents, hazards and defects etc which may compromise the health and safety or interfere with users of the public highway.

To communicate with and assist the Council's Pre-Proceedings Unit to provide evidence in the defence of third-party claims and investigating any potential anomalies on the highway.

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