Highways Asset Management Technical Officer
 
We are seeking a highly competent Geographic Information System (GIS) professional to join the Highways asset management team of a busy Council in East London.  Core tasks will be to carry out the day to day administration of the Asset Management system, to interpret and report on infrastructure data to deliver strategic priorities, promote the asset management system as an innovative enabling tool across the directorate, and to meet the mapping needs of colleagues within the service.  The postholder will also look at the business requirements of customers and work proactively to support better use of data in decision making and development.
 
You will follow asset life cycle principles, utilising the councils asset register as well as UK Pavement Management System (UKPMS) condition survey data to ensure maximum efficiency spending of Highway maintenance budgets, contribute to the Network Recovery Plan, and to report on statutory financial accounting obligations such as Whole of Government Accounts (WGA).
 
You will also collaborate with the Street Gazetteer custodian and other stakeholders to identify and resolve land ownership queries or issues using the spatial tools at their disposal.
The individual will undertake data analysis for the Street Lighting Team to drive through energy usage efficiencies and to meet government carbon reduction targets.
 
As the Highways Asset Management Technical Officer, you will also be required to prepare reports for data submissions such as Freedom of Information requests (FOI) and bidding for external funding. You will also follow current trends in infrastructure asset management and be actively involved in forums such as the London Technical Advisors Group (LoTAG).
 
Previous experience in Highways is essential for this role.
 
Carrington West are also looking for Engineers & Transport Planners with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information

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