This Street Works Manager post sits within the Network Management service at Brighton and Hove City Council, reporting to the Head of Network Management. The role leads a team that coordinates works on the city's roads, including utility upgrades, transport schemes and public events, and runs the local permit scheme. The post is distinct for its part in introducing Lane Rental, a new initiative to reduce the impact of roadworks. Shortlisting relies on written answers to application questions, so examples in your own words carry weight.
What the job involves
- Lead the street works team and the introduction of Lane Rental
- Lead Brighton & Hove's permit scheme for road and street works
- Manage resources and processes to keep the highway compliant, including inspections and compliance evidence
- Put inspection regimes in place to monitor compliance for street works and other highway activity
- Provide statutory and technical advice to meet the council's obligations under the relevant highway legislation
- Coordinate works with utilities, works promoters, contractors and traffic management suppliers to limit disruption
- Evaluate the impact of works on the strategic and local network and take steps to avoid disruption
- Oversee temporary traffic regulation orders and events on the public highway
- Work across internal services and external partners to promote understanding of the Network Management Duty
- Manage the budget, including revenue and forecasting
- Prepare reports on progress against service business plans for team meetings, boards and council committees
- Provide technical input to reports from other senior managers and heads of service on street works and network compliance
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with external companies, works promoters, contractors and traffic management suppliers
- Experience in transport, highways or a similar organisation, with an understanding of the highway authority role in local government
- Strong management experience, including budget management with revenue and forecasting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders, including council members and non-technical audiences
- Ability to prepare reports and be accountable for progress against agreed business plans
- Passion for improvement, staff development and general leadership
Nice to have
- Understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
- Understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004
- Understanding of the Brighton & Hove Permit Scheme
- Understanding of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
- Ability to explain legislative requirements clearly and concisely to a broad range of stakeholders
What’s offered
- Wellbeing support
- Annual leave
- Pension
- Training and development
- Flexible working arrangements agreed with your manager
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