Rights of Way Bridge Warden

• The role mainly covers the southern half of Somerset but travel across the whole County may be necessary.
• The role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from one of our offices within the southern half of Somerset. Team days are a minimum of once a fortnight in County Hall.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The Contract offered is permanent and full-time - 37 hours per week.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Planning, co-ordinating, procuring and managing projects on bridges and structures across the rights of way network in Somerset, mainly focused in the southern half of the County, but with possible involvement in assets and projects across the whole of Somerset.
• Daily contact with landowners/tenants/agents and other interested parties like the Environment Agency, ecologists, heritage organisations and utility companies.
• Assisting with the inspection programme of bridges and structures on the rights of way network in Somerset.
• Organising legal changes to the rights of way network under the Highways Act and assist with changes under the Town and County Planning Act.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Have an HND level or equivalent in Countryside Management or related subject.
• Knowledge of bridges/structures construction and maintenance techniques.
• Experience of managing projects and site supervision.
• Experience of negotiating with multiple parties.
• Experience of working in an outdoor environment and be able to lone work, often in remote areas.
• Have a good understanding of working over/in/near water and the permitting systems for project work.
• Ability to travel regularly across Somerset, often to remote areas.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Pete Hobley on 01823 358185, peter.hobley@somerset.gov.uk or Rachel Pearce on 01823 356001, Rachel.pearce@somerset.gov.uk.

Interviews will take place on w/c  6 October 2025

The salary for this role is £28,598 - £32,061 per annum

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

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