Job Details
What will be expected from me?
The purpose of this role is to provide a high quality frontline service managing the delivery of both capital and revenue schemes through internal Highway Maintenance teams and external Contractors, works programmes are varied and include highway maintenance, drainage repairs, Public Rights of Way, Waterbody repairs and maintenance and road safety schemes. All in a coordinated, timely and efficient way, ensuring value for money and sustainability within Wakefield Metropolitan District Council highway network.
What will I be doing?
Leading Highway Operations scheme delivery as part of an integrated Highway Network Management team, providing responsive services designed to meet the individual needs of communities whilst achieving value for money.
Take a lead role, manage and develop, implementing a range of Statutory Regulations, monitor and review impact on the wellbeing of employees, contractors, other road users and members of the public. To ensure all mandatory Health & Safety and Construction, Design and Management Regulations requirements are fully complied with.
Lead a team responsible for the delivery of large value capital & revenue programmes across the district ensuring works are complete to specification within timescales and budget.
Managing the consultation and engagement with stakeholders ensuring that works are carefully planned and programmed to ensure any disruption to commuters, shops and businesses is minimised.
Why Wakefield Council?
Essential requirements:
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations , H&S at works Act , Traffic Management Act , New Roads and Street Works Act