R2R103154 - 106479 - Technician – Highways Searches / Claims

at  South End City Council

Your New Organisation:
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role:
Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a technician to join the Highways Asset Management Team on a full time and permanent basis. This contract is offered on a flexible and hybrid working pattern.
The role is primarily to support the highway insurance claims process, highway searches delivery function including street naming and numbering and Public Rights of Way and to assist with developing and managing adoption records and processes undertaking internal audits to ensure compliance within the team is adhered to.
What you’ll need to succeed:
To be successful in this role, it is essential that you can build and maintain effective working relationships with key people both internally and externally. Excellent communication skill is essential for this role as you will be liaising with multiple stakeholders across different levels. To succeed in the role, you require knowledge and experience of working within at least one relevant field (Highways Design/Maintenance, Traffic Management, Road Safety or Parking).
Your application will not be considered if you do not have one of the following:
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ONC/BTEC+ in civil engineering / highways / transport / environment or related discipline.

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• Student or Graduate Engineer Membership of (or working towards) a professional body and 2+ years’ experience.

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  Equivalent knowledge and experience of working within at least one relevant field (Highways Design/Maintenance, Traffic Management, Road Safety or Parking).
  What you’ll get in return:
  When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the “Why Work For Us?” tab.
  What you need to do now:
  If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply online’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
  If you would like a copy of the Job Description please click here
  Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
  The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

Please refer the Job description for details