Cheshire East Highways oversees the management of an extensive 2,700 km highway network, striving to provide exceptional service and outstanding value to the residents and businesses of Cheshire East.
We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Network Coordination Team. In this role, you will assist the Team Leader in supporting NRSWA/TMA Inspectors, ensuring full compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991, the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004, and their associated Codes of Practice, safeguarding the efficiency and safety of Cheshire East's highway network.
The Role
1. Act as a further point of contact for enquiries or complaints in relation to activities taking place on the Network.
2. Assist the Network Co-ordination Team Leader to review and support the co-ordination/suitability in relation to Skips/Scaffolds/S50 road opening licences and S171 applications. Assess the impact of these application processes to ensure compliance with the necessary code of practices.
3. Attend site meetings and assist in facilitating major schemes across the Cheshire East Highways network area. Take a lead in supporting Statutory undertakers in delivering their works package with a view to creating minimal impact to the Network.
4. Support the Network Management Team Leaders in providing for job shadowing for new and existing team members as required.
5. Receive and react to telephone calls, enquiries or emails from members of the public, local authority elected members, colleagues or statutory undertakers that may require immediate attendance on site.
Minimum Requirements
1. Knowledge of, and experience in, the maintenance, design and implementation of highway schemes including statutory processes, such as NRSWA 1991.
2. Knowledge of and experience in use of construction materials used in highways. Appropriate knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation including Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks: Code of Practice 2013 “The Red Book” and Chapter 8.
3. Knowledge of Highway Authority and Local Government policies, practices, and procedures in relation to highways maintenance, including Health and Safety Legislation as it affects works on the highway including Construction, Design and Management Regulations and traffic management.
4. Experience in dealing with utility company contractors and civil engineering contractors.
5. Experience working within a Local Authority environment.
Benefits
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc.
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.
If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on careers@ringwayjacobs.com.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
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