Interim Network Management Streetworks Coordinator
Job Ref: Richmond & Wandsworth 7539-1
Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 36 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 3 months
City: WANDSWORTH, LONDON
The role involves the assessment and inspection of Streetworks, the impact of utility project related activities within the London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth and its associated road network particularly, on affected SRN /TLRN routes ensuring compliance with the Councils Network Management Duty.
Help develop and operate processes and systems to coordinate planned network activities around all utility projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the management and development of administrative systems and procedures for the NRSWA, as amended by the TMA, and the Richmond and Wandsworth permit schemes to ensure permit applications are correctly received and assessed.
2. Carry out assessment, coordination activities and proactive review of planned works and schemes around development related works affecting the road network and approving Provisional Advance Authorisation (PAA) and Permit Application highlighting any coordination issues.
3. Manage the interface between utility works and other projects taking into consideration wider implications on the network.
4. Assess permit applications for accuracy and potential breaches of the NRSWA, TMA and the Richmond and Wandsworth permit schemes, discussing details with the works promoters where these do not comply and applying judgement as to any subsequent action, including implementation of the fixed penalty notice (FPN) process to drive improvement and thereby the potential for coordination, granting or refusing Permit Applications in line with the requirements of the permit scheme applying relevant conditions where applicable.
5. Undertake continuous monitoring of Permit applications, major projects and programmes to identify works clashes and collaboration opportunities, based on system advice, experience and local knowledge, and proactively advise and/or negotiate with works promoters on alternative dates to ensure minimal disruption.
6. Assist in coordinating and challenging works promoters on their works arrangements including timing, duration, location and traffic management, negotiating to reach an agreement between all parties.
7. Keep abreast of technical developments and changes in legislation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to be able to take forward innovation relating to the duties of the post.
8. In liaison with Inspection and Enforcement officers, assist in coordinating all highways activities alongside those activities notified via the Richmond and Wandsworth permit schemes in line with the principals of the TMA, NRSWA and the Network Management Team Coordination Policy and to assist all staff with the interpretation of Regulations and Codes of Practice related to the Acts.
9. Inspect active works site for compliance with the red book and to inspect reinstatements to ensure they comply with the SORH.
10. Represent the Council at relevant Traffic Liaison Group and Co-ordination Group meetings focussing on works planning and implementation issues. Attend site meetings with representatives of the Metropolitan Police, Transport for London and Utility Companies or their agents and any other stakeholders to coordinate highways activities.
Qualifications:
* New Roads and Street Works qualification
* Applicants must be able to drive.
Knowledge:
* High level of knowledge, understanding and experience of working with the New Roads and Street Works Act
* High level of knowledge with regards to site inspections for compliance with the red book and reinstatements inspections for compliance with the SORH.
* Detailed knowledge, including the practical application of legislation relating to the TMA 2004, Highway Act 1980 and NRSWA 1991
* Understanding of local government and contract management
* An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation and the requirements in connection with works on the highway
* Strong understanding of the systems and processes employed in this environment.
* Good understanding of relevant legislation, the political context and public sector environment.
Experience:
* Experience of delivering high levels of customer service
* Experience in developing partnering arrangements internally and externally
* Experience of managing the implementation of road works and street works.
Skills & Abilities:
* Strong understanding of the systems and processes employed in this environment.
* Good negotiation and consultation skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Very good analytical and interpretation skills.
* Ability to make decisions based on the interpretation of complex information obtained from a range of sources (numerical and written)
* Ability to organise workload to meet often conflicting targets and deadlines.
* Ability to deal successfully with conflict.
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