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Highway Asset Senior Officer

3 weeks ago

Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

INTERNAL ONLY (DCC Employees Only)

Help lead our Asset Programme and Policy team

Location:  Exeter (with flexible work-from-home options)

Are you a strategic thinker who is passionate about making a difference across Devon? We are looking for a Senior Highway Asset Officer to join and help in the ongoing development of Asset management principles, championing and promoting their use. We are looking for a keen, driven applicant who possesses sound communication skills and organisational competencies, as well as an ability to demonstrate or further develop leadership skills as part of an evolving Asset management team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leader:  Provide strategic direction and support to locally based asset officers with direct line management of four employees.  Collaboration:  Engage with internal and external teams to promote and demonstrate asset management strategies and principles. Development of Forward Programmes: Use asset data to identify and promote highway maintenance forward programmes both locally and countywide.  Budget Management: Take financial management and reporting responsibility for centrally managed maintenance programmes. System Development and Governance:  Promote, develop and maintain asset data systems ensuring that data quality promotes evidence-based decision making. Policy Development:  Review and develop asset policies and procedures

You'll be part of a wider asset team with responsibility for the ongoing management and maintenance of Devon's highway assets. Based in Exeter, you will be working with a small, supportive team of highways colleagues covering Exeter, East and Northern areas as well as Countywide programmes. You will be working with colleagues from across the County Council, and establishing collaborative working relationships is essential.

Interview Date: w/c 19th May 2025

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Neil Braddon (07790910788) or Rob Turner (07583026552) or via Teams.

Internal Applicants, please note:  If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. 

Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description.
 

DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our .   - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the .