Highway Works Programmer - Civil

Highway Works Programmer – Civil Local Authority Contract Shrewsbury Area 3-6 month assignment £20.50 per hour The Highway Works Programmer will be expected to lead and/or contribute to a range of projects and build relations with both internal and external partners in order achieve specified outcomes, but will not have direct authority over those involved. The Highway Works Programmer will be required to aggregate and be responsible for the inclusion of the Council’s annual programme of works on the Streets Register, Council’s website in accordance with Section 58 of the New Roads and Street Works Act. Ensuring parity between works for road purposes and utility works at all times Provide advice and guidance to term contractor and Consultants in regards to street works and their legal requirement for compliance Identify collaborative working opportunities Act as a point of contact for advice and assistance in regards to works for road purposes The Highway Works Programmer will be responsible for Permit Application submitions in regards of works for road purposes; applying and agreeing conditions of work The Highway Works Programmer will be responsible for approval of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, Road Closures, highway licence application in regards to works for road purposes county wide. Ensure that any variation permit received in regards to works for road purposes are processed in line with relevant processes and within the legislative timescale ensuring none are deemed. Ideally degree / HNC / ONC in a highway, street works, construction field or 5 years relevant experience Qualified as a Street Works Supervisor Extensive working knowledge of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 Minimum of 5 years experience working within a Highway, Engineering or street works role Experience working within a Street / Engineering environment Experience of working with Contractors Ability to monitor and programme conflicting work on the highway over 12 months in advance Proven experience in developing , interpretation and maintaining a multi agency programme of work over multiple years Knowledge of Local Government accounting procedures Working knowledge of the Highways Act 1980 Working knowledge of a Street Works Permit scheme Working knowledge of works on the Highway Working knowledge of Highway design and construction Experience of managing and directing works for road purposes Competence is using Street Works Electronic Transfer of Notices (EToN) systems Extensive knowledge of street work methodology Proven ability to direct and enforce changes