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Salary range: Grade 10 £43,680 - £45,750 (pro rata) p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Fixed Term / Secondment
Hours of work: 14.4 hours per week
Location: Croydon

This is a key post within the Place Directorate. The post holder will play a significant role in delivering the management of streetworks on the London Borough of Croydon roads network, within an area of 87km² that extends from Upper Norwood in the north to Old Coulsdon in the south which is supported by a road network of 726km.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised Streetworks Coordinator (Streetworks Inspector) to take on responsibility for inspecting live streetworks and reinstatement to protect the integrity of the public highway within the parameters of the Traffic Management Act 2004, New Road and Street Works Act 1991, the Highways Act 1980 and the various code of practices. Perform NRSWA duties. Knowledge of the Street Manager software system or equivalent is essential as assessing permits is part of the role.

The role is on site and a driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is required.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer Quality; you will represent the Council at senior level meetings and work closely with other members of the Highways Network Management Team, whose tasks are varied and wide ranging. You will be part of an enthusiastic team which is committed to high standards of working.

This is a demanding and rewarding role which will bring benefits to people who live and work in Croydon. The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in a relevant subject and/or comprehensive relevant post experience.

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jenna Howard 07356 157534 / 0208 726 6000 ext 28523.

To view the Streetworks Co-ordinator role profile please Click here.

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Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.