<p>We are looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join our Streetworks Team based in Hackney Central.</p><p>Reporting to the Senior Engineer, and working as part of a busy, friendly team, you will ensure that the Council\'s obligations under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2004 & The London Permit Scheme are discharged efficiently and effectively in order to reduce disruption to the public highway and enable the Council to fulfil its network management duty. Duties will include, but not limited to, inspecting Street Works activities throughout the borough, reporting on works in progress, overruns, defective apparatus, defective reinstatements and monitoring of sites throughout the guarantee period.</p><p>Ideally, you will already have a good working knowledge of all current legislation and a methodical approach which enables you to undertake your work effectively and efficiently. Experience working in a similar fast-paced environment, and a working knowledge of Streetworks systems would be an advantage.</p><p>You should be a competent IT user, with good working knowledge of a range of packages including Microsoft Word and Excel. You will also have a sound understanding of current Street Works Registers, and the use of hand-held inspection devices would be beneficial. You will be customer focused and possess excellent communications skills.</p><p>Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.</p><p>Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.</p><p>As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.</p><p>If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.</p><p>We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.</p><p>To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.</p><p>We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.</p><p>This application process replaces a supporting statement.</p><p><strong>Closing date for applications: 06 August 2025 (22.59).</strong></p><p>Interview date: 20 August 2025.</p><p>We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.</p><p>Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.</p><p>The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: <a href=\"#\">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a></p><p>To apply please click the<strong>Apply Now</strong>link below.</p> #J-18808-Ljbffr