Waste Delivery Project Assistant
  • Employer: Lincolnshire County Council
  • Reference: 18790
  • Published: Thu 18/05/2023, 16:06 PM
  • Closing on: Sun 11/06/2023, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours, Full Time
  • Hours: To be confirmed
  • Salary: £30,000 - £34,999
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Various/Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Lincoln

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Waste Delivery Project Assistant

Due to the teams expansion LCC are delighted to announce we have an exciting opportunity for a Waste Delivery Project Assistant to join our Waste Services team on a full time permanent basis.

Waste Services is responsible for the disposal of municipal waste in the county.  This includes the operational responsibilities for waste infrastructure which includes Waste Transfer Stations and Household Waste Recycling Centres.  The role of Waste Delivery Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting construction projects relating to waste infrastructure across the County.

 About the role

The role is varied, and includes assisting and supporting in the development and management of the Infrastructure Asset Management Plan for LCC's Waste facilities alongside the effective delivery of waste infrastructure projects. This post works with colleagues across Waste Services to understand requirements and consider options, ensuring maintenance plans are safe and compliant with Health and Safety regulations and Environment Agency permitting requirements, delivering the change required.

About you

The ideal candidate should be a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent, with a proven track record in supporting project delivery.  

This is a great opportunity for those with a background in waste, environmental services or projects to join a growing team supporting the effective delivery of Waste projects for Lincolnshire.  

What we're looking for:

• Experience of undertaking safety and condition inspections
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to publish and maintain standing advice for external consultants
• Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 through making Planning Applications
• Evidence of producing designs and solutions to engineering issues on waste facilities

You will need to be an effective communicator, able to engage and work with a broad range of stakeholders, with an understanding of the nuances of working in a political environment. 

About the team 

You will work alongside 2 Waste Delivery Project Officers responsible for project delivery in Waste Services together with 1 other Waste Delivery Project Assistant and will be led by the Waste Operations and Infrastructure Manager.

The role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, which includes home and office working, with travel across the County, this role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area and therefore a valid driving licence and use of a suitable vehicle is required. Mileage will be paid.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

  • A Contributory pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
  • Flexible working policies
  • Career progression opportunities
  • A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications will close on 11/06/23 and interviews will take place on or around 26/06/23

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Chris Yorston via email chris.yorston@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

 

Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.

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