Job Title: Senior Developing Highways Manager
Location: Hybrid Working - Shropshire office, mainly working from home
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Working Hours: Full Time - 37 hours
Type: Temporary Role - 6 months
Opus People Solutions are working with Shropshire Council to recruit for a Senior Developing Highways Manager.
Main Duties
1. Deputising for the Planning and Development Services Manager in managerial, supervisory and reporting duties.
2. Act as Senior Officer for Developing Highways related matters for Shropshire Council.
3. Provide professional advice on Highway Development Control (HDC) matters to meet Council requirements for new developments.
4. Manage budgets for the service area and focus on best value.
5. Conduct site performance inspections across the county.
6. Represent Shropshire Council at magistrates' court, public inquiries, and planning committees.
7. Attend meetings with external organisations and stakeholders.
8. Ensure core strategies are embedded within the service.
9. Support Highways and Transport service-wide asset management strategy.
10. Communicate with the media on behalf of Shropshire Council.
11. Respond to MP's enquiries, complaints, and Freedom of Information requests.
12. Manage HDC budgets and maximize income generation opportunities.
13. Lead on CIL/S106 spend for value maximization.
14. Oversee consultancy contract management including issuing Early Warnings.
15. Liaise with internal colleagues for effective program development.
16. Support the Economic Growth strategy and assist with neighborhood and place plans.
17. Regularly report on workload, program stages, and risk identification.
18. Encourage developers to engage in pre-planning discussions.
19. Prepare decision reports for authority's Members and Senior Officers.
20. Conduct annual service reviews for SMB.
21. Manage claims related to the Land Compensation Act 1971.
22. Stay updated on trends in highway/construction design and integrate best practices.
23. Implement processes/changes to legislation through training and service delivery.
24. Develop relationships with new consultants and contractors.
25. Ensure inclusion of streets into the authority's street register.
These duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to engage in a range of work to respond effectively to changing requirements.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
1. Significant experience managing at a senior level, including HDC agreements or highway contracts.
2. Experience in transport planning or policy development with relevant project work.
3. Knowledge of highway and traffic authority functions.
4. Experience working with Highway Contractors at a senior level.
5. Proven experience in management of projects.
6. Experience in financial management at a senior level.
7. Experience in service provider and contract performance management.
8. Experience in planning policy and development.
Desirable:
1. Experience utilizing asset, financial, and contractual data in decision making.
2. Experience in performance management or disciplinary action to ensure compliance.
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
1. Degree in highway, construction, or equivalent field or relevant experience.
2. Incorporated Engineer qualification or relevant experience.
3. Commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable:
1. Postgraduate qualification in management, business, or transport engineering and planning.
2. NEC3 Service Manager Qualification or equivalent training.
3. Chartered Engineer.
4. A recognized management qualification.
For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.
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