Location York, GB Department Name AM Asset Protection & Optimisation (570418) G1 About Network Rail Key Vacancy Information: Job Title: Highways Interface Advisor Role Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: York George Stephenson House Closing date: 20 th October 2024 Salary: £27,000 per annum Annual Leave: 28 days bank holidays Hours: 35 per week Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets About Network Rail: Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it. We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out. We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation https://www.youtube.com/watch?vnLZ7OYSoQVU Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country's biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us. We're also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry. In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers. Brief Description Working in the Highways Interface Team, the adviser will provide support on projects and maintenance works where activities take place in the highway. This will include checking permit fee drafts are correct, validating fixed penalty notices and inspections, and presenting data. There will also be a requirement to represent Network Rail at regional HAUC/JAG meetings, and to assist the manager in carrying out their duties as required. About The Role (External) Key Accountabilities – Support the effective management of the Street Works Notice Management System for a defined geographical area. Progress statutory notifications to relevant local authorities, street works undertakers, and other bodies for all Network Rail activities that have a highway interface. Update the street works management system in accordance with national processes, populate systems with data. Liaise with highway authorities, statutory undertakers and public utilities as required, and advise on attendance at highway authorities' coordination meetings, where necessary. Attend where necessary and represent Network Rail at regional highway authority and utility committee (HAUC) and the Joint Authorities Group (JAG [UK]) meetings. Interface and liaise with local Authorities on the introduction and application of chargeable Permits required for Network Rail works. Validation on Fixed Penalty fines made against the Route and management of process where Network Rail works were undertaken in accordance with New Road and Streetworks regulations. Determine and populate street ‘designations' to protect Network Rail's interests in the national street gazetteer (NSG). Give advice on and action external electronic notifications in order that business disbenefits are minimised and opportunities maximised. Provide advice internally and externally on Network Rail's management and delivery of highways interface activities including advice on Network Rail's notification procedure and timescales. Deliver awareness briefings and training on the legislative requirements and Network Rail's Essential BTEC or equivalent qualification Experience in street works management in an appropriate environment. Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works legislation, associated codes of practice Good information technology skills Desirable Membership of a relevant professional body Knowledge of public, common, contractual and railway legislation affecting street works Good communication skills. Awareness of railway infrastructure and its functionality. Good railway and geographical knowledge. How To Apply (External) External how to apply: Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life. Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information. Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role.” Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision. Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum. Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Closing date 20 th October 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes. ‘ Been referred by a friend? Please complete this form: Eastern Region Employee Referral Form (office.com) '