Team Leader - Highways (ID:4621)
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 14 November 2024
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
Qualification/Registration - Must be a Chartered or Incorporated/Associate member within a relevant institution (relevant institutions include; Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors, Institute of Highways Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Association of Project Management or Association of Project Safety) or be in the process of working towards with a view to gaining within 12 months.
Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
The role holder will have lead accountability across a significant or specialist area for the delivery of a range of major and minor technical projects, corporate initiatives and other work packages. As a subject matter expert, the role holder will oversee the design, development and implementation of innovative frameworks which enable the operation of effective technical services and support their contribution to the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
The roles which provide an operational and strategic function within the service and will specifically:
* Provide direct support to the Engineering Design Manager.
* Provide leadership to the assigned team.
* Responsibility for the design of multiple schemes including minor highways design, sustainable transport, traffic engineering, cycling & walking, landscape architecture and residents parking.
* Support feasibility studies, consultations and surveys.
* Responsibility for undertaking duties in relation to Section 278 and 38 agreements.
* Carry out the duties of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.
* Prepare technical designs and contract documents.
* Act in the capacity of Technical Lead and Lead Designer overseeing major and minor projects throughout the RIBA stages.
* Formulate project plans and liaison and coordination of stakeholders to deliver project to timescale and budget.
* Contract management i.e. management and monitoring or delivery & direction.
* Report writing/business cases - technical and non-technical.
* Resource planning and budget management to ensure an efficient and cost [1] effective service delivery.
* Project management and technical supervision.
* Assist to motivate the Engineering Design team, to ensure effective performance is delivered and to support the personal development of the team.
* Assist to promote continuous improvement and innovation across the
* Engineering Design team to ensure that work is conducted in a manner that takes into consideration wider stakeholders, political nuance and the long [1]term strategic aims of the Council.
* Plan and manage own CPD to ensure continuing development of design skills, and awareness and understanding of industry best practices.
About the Candidate
The candidate will have strong
