Senior Technician (Highway Network Management)

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About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

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 (TTROs) 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 TTROs 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.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

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 share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. 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.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.