Roads & Utilities Inspector – Public Works

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Roads Officer (Utilities) to help maintain its public road network. The role involves inspecting and regulating works, ensuring high standards, and working with various stakeholders. Candidates should have registration as an Engineering Technician and experience in a road construction setting. This permanent position offers a minimum salary of £34,207.12 per annum and emphasizes a commitment to career development and employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Access to vehicles and bikes

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a roads construction environment is essential.
• Supervision of staff and knowledge of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 required.
• Experience with public and utilities is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, and regulate statutory undertaker works.
• Work closely with contractors, utilities, and communities.
• Ensure high standards in public road network maintenance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent people skills

Understanding of SRWR

Record keeping

Traffic management

Education

Registration as an Engineering Technician

Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Roads Officer (Utilities) to help maintain its public road network. The role involves inspecting and regulating works, ensuring high standards, and working with various stakeholders. Candidates should have registration as an Engineering Technician and experience in a road construction setting. This permanent position offers a minimum salary of £34,207.12 per annum and emphasizes a commitment to career development and employee benefits.