Senior Technician (Highway Network Management)
Posting date: | 16 January 2025 |
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Salary: | £31,067 to £33,366 per year, pro rata |
Additional salary information: | Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum, pro rata |
Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 13 February 2025 |
Location: | BS21 6FW |
Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
Company: | North Somerset Council |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | EATA0003 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Technician to join our Highway Network Management Team who are responsible for co-ordinating and managing works and activities on the Highway Network.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual with great communication skills to appraise, monitor highway licences and temporary traffic regulation orders (TTRO’s) on/affecting the highway.
As a Senior Technician you will be expected to work unsupervised for much of the time, accessing and assessing information independently, supporting more Senior team members to identify and offer solutions to potential highway and traffic management issues on planned, live and emergency activities.
You will use legislation and/or policies to provide guidance on regulatory or technical issues, using this to support and challenge stakeholders where appropriate.
In this role, you will; take responsibility for the technical processes relating to highway licences and temporary traffic regulation orders (TTRO) under the general direction of a qualified professional.
Key Responsibilities:
Appraising and processing applications for temporary traffic regulation orders, approving diversion routes, and signing schedules
Establish and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally
Advertising and informing stakeholders of forth-coming road closures/temporary traffic regulation orders.
Appraising and processing applications for highway licences
Ensuring highway licences and TTRO’s are co-ordinated with other activities on the highway
Supporting Senior officers in reviewing and commenting on temporary event activities associated with events on/affecting the highway
Provide cover for other staff during periods of absence.
This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closed by 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
2-3 days in the office
Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
About You
We are looking for an individual who has a good understanding of some of the challenges faced relating to activities/works on the highway, along with a proven ability to manage and maintain professional relationships with all types of internal and external stakeholders, and who possess the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Vocational qualification or experience to level 3 or 4
Knowledge and experience of highways legislation
Great communication skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to make analytical reasoning and recommendations
A flexible and adaptable approach supporting colleagues and others
Demonstrable ability to work to set deadlines and manage own time effectively
Present evidence clearly and confidently
Ability to travel to sites throughout North Somerset
Desirable Criteria:
Be familiar with digital co-ordination software and have a good working knowledge Confirm software
A full driving license
Ability to interpret maps, plans and drawings
A temporary traffic management qualification (ie, NRSWA, LANTRA)
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. To enable us to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way, it is essential that you provide us with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined for this role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Paul Watkins, Highway Network & Traffic Manager, at paul.watkins@n-somerset.gov.uk
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Anticipated to be Monday 24 February 2025.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme