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Adoptions Inspector

Employer
City of York Council
Location
York, North Yorkshire
Salary
£27,614 to £30,602 per annum
Closing date
14 Mar 2021

Job Details

City of York Council's busy highway adoptions team is looking to recruit an adoptions inspector to assess and inspect the standard of works undertaken at development sites in York, during the construction of prospective adopted highways and for development related works within the existing highway.

You will need to demonstrate a strong knowledge of highway construction techniques, preferably with at least five years of experience as a highway inspector or in a similar role.

You will also need to demonstrate:

  • Experience of working with developers, contractors and their representatives,
  • Experience in assessing temporary traffic management schemes and a clear appreciation of the practicalities of working within the highway network,
  • A good understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, construction industry standards and criteria.

You will often work on your own, making decisions to enable developments to progress, whilst ensuring that members of the public are safe and that the correct construction techniques are used to avoid future maintenance issues and reduce long term costs for the highway authority.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Helene Vergereau (Traffic and Highway Development Manager) at helene.vergereau@york.gov.uk   or on 01904 552077.

Closing date: Sunday 14 March 2021 at 12 midnight

Job Description

Company

The City of York has a rich history stretching back nearly 2000 years; George VI once said that: 'The history of York is the history of England'. York has a wealth of heritage and history. York attracts over four million visitors a year and popular destinations include York Minster, which is the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe, the Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Tourism is an important industry in York and the city also has a thriving bioscience, technology and research sector, centred on the City's Science Park. Other major employers include Nestle, City of York Council and York Hospitals NHS Trust. York has excellent transport links, being on the East Coast Mainline and close to the A1M. From York seaside resorts such as Scarborough, Whitby and Filey or the North York Moors National Park are a short journey by road or rail.

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Telephone
01904 551550
Location
City of York Council
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North Yorkshire
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