About The Role
This post reports to Principal Engineer level and leads on the delivery of schemes within the LATS (Local Active Travel and Safety) programme of works, and Technical Approval of individual schemes being carried out by other sections of the Council.
What We Are Looking For
- Significant experience of all stages of highway work from feasibility studies through to preparation of contract documentation, and demonstrable experience of site supervision.
- Significant experience in Active Travel and Highway Design, with an excellent knowledge of Highway Design Standards and Guidance (including TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual, LTN 1/20, DMRB & Manual for Streets 2).
- Proven ability in the delivery of both multi‑million pound and small‑scale schemes to programme and within budget.
- A good knowledge of contract management for active travel and highway improvement schemes.
- Strong understanding of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process and statutory consultation procedures.
- A good knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM.
- Understanding of data collection, analysis and interpretation (e.g., traffic counts, speed surveys).
- Experience and understanding of all stages of road safety audits.
- Carrying out site visits and surveys.
- Experience in providing technical advice to internal teams, elected members and other stakeholders.
- Providing support to junior members of the team.
Contact
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Darren Barton (Design & Projects Manager) at darren_barton@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225395229.
Interview date: TBC
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). If a redeployee expresses an interest in this role and they meet the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a Disability Confident Employer. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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