3 months contract with local authorityPurpose of the Job:
New housing and industrial development will generally require the provision of new roads and sewers, which normally will be offered to the Council, as the Highway Authority, to adopt under Sections 38/278 of the Highways Act 1980. Developments will invariably require works to existing highways, and these need to be licensed and controlled using Section 278 of the Highways Act. The main purpose of the post is to ensure the developers proposals meet the Councils requirements and that the works are built in accordance with the agreed terms and specifications, and that these works are adequately secured under the appropriate agreement.
Principal Accountabilities:
Implementation:
* Proposal Evaluation:
o Evaluate the developers proposals to ensure they meet the Councils technical specifications and requirements for road and bridge works.
* Negotiation and Agreement:
o Negotiate and agree with the developer and/or their agent details for the proposals that will provide an enhanced and sustainable environment, ensuring that where options are available, those most consistent with council policies and adopted technical standards are selected.
* Legal Agreements:
o Instruct Bexley Legal Services in liaison with senior management as appropriate to prepare and complete the necessary legal agreements required to secure adoptions and works enabling the development to take place, and to advise and agree on negotiated variations to the standard clauses of the agreements, ensuring appropriate fees and bonds are secured.
* Consultant Management:
o Brief and manage consultants, assessing their recommendations where additional resources are required and used as part of the technical assessment and inspections.
* Third-Party Coordination:
o Liaise, coordinate, and facilitate matters with third parties to maintain progress with the development-related works (e.g., Thames Water, other council departments, site personnel, etc.).
* Development Implementation:
o Ensure the development is implemented in accordance with the agreed terms and in a safe manner.
* Documentation and Compliance:
o Ensure all relevant traffic orders, licences, approvals, audits, and health and safety plans are in place at the appropriate stage and check the documentation as necessary.
* Service Delivery:
o Keep under review and develop the structures, procedures, and working methods for which the post holder is responsible to ensure an integrated, effective, and efficient approach to the delivery of services.
* Advice and Information:
o Present timely and relevant advice and information to Members and ensure that line management is briefed on major and sensitive issues.
* Statutory Provisions:
o Be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Councils constitution, processes, and procedures; develop the full range of managerial and professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post.
* Communication:
o Communicate effectively with professional staff within and outside of the department, Consulting Engineers, Contractors, elected Members, members of the public, and representatives of external organisations, to provide advice, guidance, environmental awareness, and information within the scope of the post holder.
* Skill Development:
o Evolve, develop, and maintain the full range of management, professional, and technical skills to be able to carry out current and future accountabilities.
* Site Inspection:
o Inspect work undertaken by Contractors on-site to ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and procedures, adherence to specifications in respect of workmanship and materials, and ensure Developers/Contractors maintain appropriate records of construction.
* Certification:
o On satisfactory completion of the works and submission of the required health and safety file, audits, and record documentation, prepare for signature by the proper Officer(s), certification required under the agreement.
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