Connecting Talent to opportunity

Connecting Talent to opportunity

Senior Traffic and Transport Officer - OUTSIDE IR35

Expired

Job Description:

Job Purpose

To promote the efficient and effective use of the highway system through the use of appropriate road design and traffic management including facilities for vulnerable road users.

To ensure that the interests of the highway authority are fully considered in relation to proposed developments.

To assist in the development of the Local Transport Plan.

The majority of this roel will be remote working with the expectation that you will need to visit the sites/office when requried for essential times.

Key Results Areas

  1. To deputise for the Principal Engineer (Traffic, Transport and Development) in connection with his/her key responsibilities as Team Leader.

  1. To identify and analyse problems of highway safety, traffic congestion and the environment and recommend and prioritise appropriate sustainable and affordable solutions.

  1. To prepare and issue briefs for the development and implementation of highway improvement, public transport and walking/cycling schemes including liaison and agreement of accounts with consultants.

  1. To meet and advise prospective developers, consultants and associated parties on highway and land drainage matters prior to submission of a planning application.

  1. To attend Planning Committee as required and Neighbourhood Committees on behalf of the Head of Streetscene.

  1. To prepare the Highway Authority's response to planning applications, prepare briefs for Transport Assessments and technical support if required and evaluate responses and recommend appropriate planning conditions.

  1. To advise prospective developers of the requirements of the Council's transport strategy in terms of highways and transport infrastructure, sustainable travel and accessibility.

  1. To carry out detailed negotiations with developers and their agents in terms of highway contributions and commuted sums, final terms and conditions to be approved.

  1. To prepare S278 and S106 agreements and implementation of schemes in accordance with planning conditions.

  1. To instigate the requirements of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of highway adoptions, Stopping Up of highway land and footpaths and outdoor seating licences; prepare statements and reports and give evidence in courts of law as required.

  1. To supervise and monitor progress of highway adoptions and inspections carried out by the Council's Clerk of Works.

  1. To assist in monitoring income from S38 fees and S106/S278 contributions, and reporting on financial spend profile.

  1. To supervise the Highways Authority's response to Land Charge enquiries in accordance with the corporate standard.

  1. To prepare the Highway Authority's response to Heavy Goods Vehicle Licence Applications in accordance with the regulations and attend Inquiries as required.

  1. To supervise the development, monitoring and expansion of computer database applications within the Transport Management Section.

  1. To carry out Road Safety Audits on road safety and transport schemes and new development proposals and assist in preparation of reports.

  1. To represent the City Council at public meetings and public inquiries.

  1. To participate in the Service Area's system for career development through broadening job experience and training.

  1. To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.

Qualifications and Experience

Hold HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering;

Eng.Tech (working towards Incorporated Engineer); or appropriate Engineering qualification.

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a general highways engineering office.

Familiarity with Highway and Planning Law and procedures relating to traffic, transportation and development matters.

Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.

  • Job Type

    Contract, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Other