Network Coordinator

Environment Journal; Pickering; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Network Coordinator to join their Street Works Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating works within the highway, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and managing road closures for safety. Applicants should hold an Engineering qualification or equivalent and have a good understanding of highways legislation. This position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 to 34 days holiday entitlement

Local government pension scheme with 18.5% contribution

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle savings on retailers

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act.
• Experience in application of Traffic Signs Manual and the Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate works within the highway ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Process road closures and ensure safety during works.
• Respond to requests for network information within agreed timescales.

Skills

Knowledge of current highways legislation

Experience in network co-ordination

Problem solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level

Job description

Are you a problem solver and enjoy working with a wide variety of people?

Do you have the motivation to proactively advance your own career?

Have you ever thought how North Yorkshire’s Road networks actually work but never had the opportunity to find out?

We are looking for a Network Co-ordinator to join our Street Works Team, this is a fantastic opportunity for self-starters with experience in Highways and Traffic Management and knowledge of current legislation relating to Street Works.

The Role

As part of the Street Works Team, you will be based out of County Hall, Northallerton. You will be tasked with the co-ordination of works within the highway and to ensure the associated permitting/noticing is compliant with the relevant legislation and/or code of practice.

You will be required to process road closures, when necessary, on behalf of statutory undertakers to ensure safety whilst works take place for both the public and the undertaker, whilst also considering the impact of disruption to the public.

You will also ensure requests for network information and correspondence are responded to within the agreed timescales.

What you will bring

You will have an Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level.

You will also have:

• Knowledge and understanding of current highways legislation e.g., Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act, and the Road Traffic Regulation Act.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Traffic Signs Manual and the Code of Practice – ‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works’.
• Experience in network co-ordination
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills

What can we offer you?

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with an 18.5% contribution.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save money.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, plus lots more.

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