Job Description

Locality Designer | 9047 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | 31,537 to 33,699 per annum (Scale G) | Saddlebow Depot

We are looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join the Highways Maintenance team here at Norfolk County Council as a Locality Designer. The Highway Area teams are responsible for the client highway maintenance and street works functions for the County Council as Highway Authority. Working with in-house and partnership staff for the delivery of works required, key services can include highway inspection and scheme design and identification, Member and public interface, supervision of works (including utilities), traffic management inspection and monitoring of all works affecting the public highway. In addition, we're also responsible for winter and emergency planning.


The locality based Area Design team support the delivery of Highway related Streetscene schemes and activities, the successful applicant will be a key member of staff in the design, development and discovery of solutions to area maintenance problems. This will enable the Area team to deliver its full programme of capital and revenue funded schemes.


Whilst it would be preferable to have experience of working in highway design functions, highway maintenance, construction, or a similar engineering environment, it is not essential as full training will be given. You will also need to possess excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.


Duties can involve the delivery of the service in emergency situations, such as flooding or winter conditions, which may require work outside of normal working hours. You will be required to travel in order to deal with operational delivery queries at our contractor's request, customer service requests and therefore you will need to be able to travel to places not accessible on public transport routes. This is an interesting and varied role as each day is likely to be different and offers the chance for the successful candidate to gain key knowledge and growth for progression within the authority.



For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Jason Moorse, Highways Area Manager, on 01553 778002 or by email on Jason.moorse@norfolk.gov.uk



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

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Redeployment closing date: 29 October 2025 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 05 November 2025 23:55

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.