Surveyor - London, United Kingdom - KINGSLEY BOOKS SERVICES LTD

KINGSLEY BOOKS SERVICES LTD

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Transport projects work

Purpose of the job
To assist in ensuring that the Highways service provides an efficient and effective service, which meets service, legislative and council policy requirements, through inspection of infrastructure, supervision of highway and other public realm works and standards, and assisting in the delivery of highways projects

Technician roles exist in more than one team and the accountabilities and function will vary accordingly as outlined below.

The role in the Highway Maintenance group involves long periods of walking and standing 'on street', climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Principal accountabilities

Highways Maintenance only

Inspect, monitor record and report on the condition of the public highway, street furniture, highway structures, drainage, street trees and highway lighting in accordance with current Council policy and procedures.
To submit defect reports as appropriate through a hand held and/or desk top data-base and to carry out and manage work instructions to the relevant service provider.
To attend emergencies on behalf of the service, and coordinate any response by the division. Arrange for the issue of works orders to contractors in cases of emergency.
Record and monitor illegal or unsafe work sites, structures, overhanging vegetation etc, and report to the appropriate manager, statutory authority, or enforcement group.
To liaise with Statutory Utilities, and control entry into the service subways ensuring compliance with the HASAWA and associated codes of practice for confined space entry, and undertake routine maintenance inspections of the service subways.
To investigate and provide reports on incident and accident claims, attend meetings with solicitors etc, as required by the Insurance Officer.
To represent the Council's interests by giving evidence in a Court of Law on all matters relating to incidents on the Public Highway.

Transport Projects

Assist the Engineer and Principal Engineer in design and implementation of small scale highways projects.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Supervisory Accreditation under the New Roads & Streets Works Act 1991.
Strong evidence of working in a Highways/Engineering field of service delivery.
C&G Unit 311- Highway Safety Inspection.
Understanding of concepts, practices and principals of asset repair and maintenance.
Understanding of risk management and insurance claims procedures.
Knowledge of AutoCAD.

Experience:

Demonstrable and relevant experience of working in a Highways/Engineering field of service delivery.
Relevant experience of site supervision.
Relevant evidenced experience of defect monitoring, highway maintenance or highway project delivery.
Of reading and interpreting site instructions, maps and drawings.
Of operating Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and bespoke data base software.