Highways and Bus Stop Infrastructure Officer in Liverpool

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infrastructure Team within the LCRCA and contribute to the delivery of a modern, integrated and publicly owned transport system for the Liverpool City Region. Investment in the city region's transport network is at a record high, and we need great people to provide and maintain transport infrastructure in support of this ‘step change’. In this role, you would have a key role in overseeing the maintenance of the bus stops and shelters across the LCR and get involved in some of the investment programmes to improve the quality of that same infrastructure.

The role will be predominantly highway and traffic related in nature with an emphasis on bus travel and chiefly focused on supporting delivery of the Combined Authority Corporate Plan and agenda around reforming bus travel (franchising). The Authority is in the midst of retendering its advertising stops and shelter contract. Therefore, there is an opportunity to get involved in overseeing the day-to-day operation of this new contract to ensure the region is maximizing the value from that relationship in order that it contributes positively to the region's modern integrated public transport system.

We would like to speak to anyone who has a keen interest in ensuring the region continues to benefit from high quality and well-maintained infrastructure and encourage greater and safer use of the region's public transport network. Passion and a willingness to learn matter to us just as much as experience. If you’re motivated, curious, and eager to develop, we’ll provide the support, guidance, and training you need to build your skills and thrive in the role.

• Inspection of assets and appropriate reporting of issues
• Monitoring contractor performance through the gathering of appropriate data sets
• Supporting the delivery of bus stop infrastructure projects

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year. The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are care experienced, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities. To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above. Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.