Field Highways Construction Officer – Vehicle Provided

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is recruiting a Technical Officer to join the Highways Construction Delivery Team. The post holder will assist in managing operatives and subcontractors to ensure professional, efficient and cost-effective completion of the Capital and Revenue Maintenance Programme, and all other construction works.

This role requires regular travel across the county; a vehicle will be provided for this duty. A strong ICT skillset and the ability to work in a busy team are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction or civil engineering.
• Strong ICT skills and experience with software.
• Able to work in a busy team and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Self-motivated and capable of motivating others.
• Capable of managing projects to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to work with operatives and subcontractors.
• HNC or equivalent construction qualification.
• CSCS card holder.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management and supervision of execution of revenue and major construction work.
• Assist in creating construction documentation: plans, risk assessments, method statements, programmes, BOQ, estimates, safety info.
• Ensure works are completed safely and comply with legal requirements.
• Adapt to changing problems and circumstances while maintaining safety and quality.
• Assist in meeting Environmental and Quality Management System requirements.
• Help manage projects to stay within budgets and schedules.
• Ensure works comply with contractual and legislative standards.
• Report near misses and accidents promptly.
• Maintain safe systems of work to protect site personnel and the public.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the grade.

Skills

Construction knowledge

ICT skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Symology

CSCS Card

Job description

Dorset Council is recruiting a Technical Officer to join the Highways Construction Delivery Team. The post holder will assist in managing operatives and subcontractors to ensure professional, efficient and cost-effective completion of the Capital and Revenue Maintenance Programme, and all other construction works.

This role requires regular travel across the county; a vehicle will be provided for this duty. A strong ICT skillset and the ability to work in a busy team are essential.