| Employment Type | Contract |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkshire, Reading |
| Industry Sector | Civil |
| Start Date | N/A |
| Salary/Rate | £18 - £19 per hour |
| Reference | CS2199 |
| Date Advertised | 25-06-2008 - 09:42 |
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Introduction
WSP is supporting the Council in delivery of quality services to the Wokingham Borough, through a collaborative alliance co-located in the Civic Offices at Shute End. The alliance team will be empowered to manage and improve Wokingham's highway assets and transport system, and maintain the Council's Beacon status.
This project offers the unique opportunity for a wide range of experience in the management of some 187 highway structures, together with scope to utilise transferable skills in support of the wider services to the Council. This contract also offers excellent opportunities for individuals to develop and progress within the company.
Responsibilities
• Managing the routine maintenance of highway structures;
• Managing the passage of abnormal loads throughout the Borough;
• Co-ordinating and undertaking structures inspections, including road, river and rail bridges;
• Instructing and supervising works of the highway maintenance contractor;
• Maintaining records of the highway structures assets;
• Design and supervision of capital maintenance schemes;
• Co-ordinating Special Inspections and Structural Monitoring;
• Assessment of structures where necessary to meet capacity requirements
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate design and health and safety standards
