The Role:
Inspect, monitor record and report on the condition of the public highway, street furniture, highway structures, drainage, street trees and highway lighting in accordance with current Council policy and procedures.
To submit defect reports as appropriate through a hand held and/or desk top data-base and to carry out and manage work instructions to the relevant service provider.
To attend emergencies on behalf of the service, and coordinate any response by the division. Arrange for the issue of works orders to contractors in cases of emergency.
Record and monitor illegal or unsafe work sites, structures, overhanging vegetation etc, and report to the appropriate manager, statutory authority, or enforcement group.
To liaise with Statutory Utilities, and control entry into the service subways ensuring compliance with the HASAWA and associated codes of practice for confined space entry, and undertake routine maintenance inspections of the service subways
To investigate and provide reports on incident and accident claims, attend meetings with solicitors etc, as required by the Insurance Officer.
To represent the Council’s interests by giving evidence in a Court of Law on all matters relating to incidents on the Public Highway.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About you:
You will be able to assist in ensuring that the Highways service provides an efficient and effective service, which meets service, legislative and council policy requirements, through inspection of infrastructure, supervision of highway and other public realm works and standards. You will be able to assisting in the delivery of highways projects. You will be able to engage in long periods of walking and standing ‘on street’, climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 05/11/2023
Interview Date: 13/11/2023
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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