Job Introduction
About Us
Now is a great time to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Highway Maintenance & Road Safety Service. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, safe, and sustainable road network for our communities.
We are seeking a Senior Officer (Engineer) to join our Traffic & Road Safety Team, supporting casualty reduction and network improvements across the county.
What we do:
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Reduce road casualties through the annual Traffic & Road Safety Programme, including:
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Active and sustainable travel projects
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Traffic and safety improvements
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Speed management schemes
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Renew and maintain traffic signs and road markings
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Investigate and respond to public enquiries about traffic and road safety
About the Role and you
Supporting the Team Leader in the delivery of a high-quality traffic & road safety and maintenance service across the County, with specific responsibility for the Vale of the White Horse District.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic professional with proven experience of the technical elements and legislation around the implementation of a variety of traffic and highway related schemes such as traffic calming, bus stops, pedestrian crossings, speed limit changes, junction improvements, and traffic signs and road markings. You will be responsible for the design and project management of the schemes from inception to completion and will have a high attention to detail.
There will also be an expectation for you to take on general traffic management duties such as the maintenance of traffic signs and road markings on the highway network and the investigation of enquires and complaints.
You will be adept at positively representing the County Council, whether that be in person, or through written correspondence. As well as dealing with members of the public the role has contact with all levels of the political structure, from County Councillors to Parish Councils where you will need to be diplomatic and politically aware and be sympathetic to their requests.
You will be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the highway network.
You will need to be willing to learn new skills and be a team player that contributes to building a positive and engaged working environment.
The role is based at County Hall, Oxford, with flexible and agile working options. Site visits for inspections and project supervision are required.
For more information, contact Lee Turner, Countywide Team Leader - Traffic & Road Safety ([email protected]).
Rewards and benefits
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Flexible working culture
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Technology for agile working
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Up to 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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Option to buy extra leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Local Government pension scheme (up to 19.9% employer’s contribution)
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Enhanced family-friendly policies
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Shopping and travel discounts
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Learning and development opportunities
Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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