Development Inspector

About Leicestershire County Council

We are a local authority committed to delivering public services that make our county the best possible place to live and work. As part of our Environment and Transport Department, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician (Development Inspections) in the Infrastructure Planning Team.

This role involves carrying out site inspections of Section 38, 184 and 278 developer related works for compliance with approved layouts in accordance with the Leicestershire Highways Design Guide and other associated standards.

The post will entail interpreting works programmes, visiting sites and completing measurements and checks of works, responding to customer enquiries and supporting the preparation and maintenance of highway and street lighting records and inventories.

• Good knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, or maintenance standards.
• Ability to travel to locations across the County as required.
• Good IT skills including the ability to learn and use the service specific software.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities.

We are strongly committed to promoting equality and opportunity, championing employee wellbeing and investing in staff training and development. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

We offer a competitive salary package, a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. The salary for this role is £34,350 - £37,950 per annum.

In addition to the competitive salary, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, annual leave entitlement and access to various employee assistance programs.

We are a Disability Confident employer and proud to be part of the Mindful Employer Charter. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.

Please note that this role is subject to the terms and conditions of our employment contract and may involve working at heights, driving company vehicles and/or operating machinery.