Asset Officer: Build Safer Highways & Communities

Cambridgeshire County Council; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

4 weeks extra annual leave (salary sac

Flexible bank holidays

Additional Voluntary Contributions (p>

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an Asset Officer to help shape the future of our highway network and deliver improvements that matter to residents. You will maintain roads, footways, drainage and other assets to keep Cambridgeshire connected.

This role involves inspecting assets, coordinating preventive maintenance, and working with communities and contractors to prioritise investment. A proactive, community‑minded candidate will thrive.

Qualifications

• A Levels, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Highways, Construction or related discipline.
• Experience of customer or community engagement.
• Knowledge of sustainable highway practices and infrastructure maintenance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting highways and identifying maintenance needs.
• Investigating highway issues and undertaking site visits across the county.
• Using asset management principles and condition data to help prioritise investment.
• Working closely with contractors to scope, order and manage maintenance works.
• Planning and coordinating works programmes to minimise disruption.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes that deliver long-term value.
• Working with local communities, parish councils and stakeholders to understand local priorities.
• Keeping residents and stakeholders informed about planned works and improvements.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

A Levels / NVQ Level 3

HND or equivalent

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an Asset Officer to help shape the future of our highway network and deliver improvements that matter to residents. You will maintain roads, footways, drainage and other assets to keep Cambridgeshire connected.

This role involves inspecting assets, coordinating preventive maintenance, and working with communities and contractors to prioritise investment. A proactive, community‑minded candidate will thrive.