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Contract Officer

1 month ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time
Job Title: Contract Officer

The Contract Officer role within the Highways Service is crucial in processing Streetworks Permits and street works duties throughout Westmorland and Furness. This position ensures the authority complies with all its duties to coordinate and ensure all works on the highway are approved and planned to reduce congestion and minimize disruption to the public.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process Streetworks Permits and street works duties
  • Coordinate with utilities, contractors, members, and the public
  • Provide technical advice and support to other teams within the service
What We Offer:
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A 12-month digital trial of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users.