• Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, Highways Act 1980 and accompanying codes of practice.
• Knowledge of Street Works Permitting and Lane Rental.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with people at all levels verbally or in writing, remaining calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision and often to tight deadlines.
• To interpret information and to prepare / present reports.
• Ability to work with Geographical Information Systems and permitting systems.

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

Job Description

Job purpose

Responsibilities

• Manage the NRSWA Inspection regime and procedures to meet legislative and local targets.
• Liaise with administrative staff in dealing with NRSWA procedures.
• Liaise with and attend meetings with Statutory Undertakers regarding their programmes and performances
• Implement co-ordination and manage timing and durations of work under NRSWA and TMA procedures for all works on the highway.
• Prepare temporary road closure notices/orders and diversionary routes in conjunction with Legal Services.
• Liaise with consultants/contractors in respect of licences for hoardings, scaffoldings and skips arrangements for building/civil engineer projects.
• Implement licences procedure under the Highways Act 1980.
• Support the work of community safety in progressing highway gating orders under the Highways Act 1980.
• Liaise with other staff throughout the Department regarding the implementation of TMA 2004 and NRSWA 1991.
• Provide guidance to ensure that any activity on the public highway causes minimum disruption.
• Support enforcement of failures to comply with legislative requirements and where damage is caused to the fabric of the highway.
• Deputise for the Senior Engineer (Network Management) as and when required.
• Provide day to day supervision of the Assistant Network Officer within your area.
• Support the development of staff within the team following the current staff development procedures.
• Comply with Standing Orders, Financial Procedures and Quality Assurance Procedures.
• Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome.
• To work as part of the team for Leeds, in ways which are open, inclusive, responsive and accountable, to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, other stakeholders and partners to achieve excellent outcomes for the citizens of Leeds.
• Take responsibility for developing your own performance within the job.
• To work responsibly to ensure the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with all statutory obligations and the council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties which are commensurate with the grade and within the purpose of the Post.
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Essential requirements

• a) Substantial knowledge of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and accompanying codes of practice.
• b) Knowledge of Highways Act 1980
• c) Knowledge of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual
• d) Knowledge of highway materials

• a) Experience of highway construction and utility works.

• a) Possess full current driving licence.
• b) Ability to take accurate records and present findings.
• c) Ability to deal courteously and effectively with people at all levels, including members of the public, elected members and external organisations.
• d) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writing.
• e) Ability to supervise develop and motivate staff.
• f) Ability to work with minimum supervision and often to tight deadlines.

• Understand and promote policy on equal opportunities and diversity in both service delivery and employment.

Essential behavioural and other characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Be aware of and be able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements

• a) Knowledge of Street Works Registers
• b) Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• c) Knowledge of Lane Rental
• d) NRSWA Accreditation