Purpose of the job
To assist in managing and progressing Traffic Management matters within an area based or function based team including lead responsibility within the specialist area for progressing schemes in accordance with the programme agreed with the Principal Engineer.
To achieve timely, effective traffic engineering outcomes which uphold the Council's Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.Service Specific Accountabilities
To be responsible, in conjunction with the Principal Engineer, for ensuring that the work of the team is customer focused and achieves appropriate changes and improvements within the context of CPA and Best Value reviews.
To be responsible for the management of a full range of Traffic Management projects and ensure that they are completed in line with Council's policies and objectives.
To be accountable to the Principal Engineer for achieving agreed service outcomes and personal appraisal targets, and in addition to the specific duties in this job profile, to also undertake specialist diverse projects of a Corporate nature and the lead on the implementation of innovative solutions.
To contribute significantly to diverse projects from conception, through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation when required.
To be responsible for preparing and presenting high level complex reports on behalf of the Council on issues relevant to the Service area.
To carry out duties in accordance with the Council's equalities policies related to both staff management and service delivery.
To be responsible for reviewing quality of service, taking statutory, legal, procedural and policy issues into account, for the achievement of the Unit's objectives.
To be proactive, in conjunction with colleagues, in initiating strategic policy initiatives in order to meet the continuing changing demands of the service