Assistant Route Manager
SALARY: PS1 - £41,177-£43,149. Hours - 37 hours (Hybrid Working). This post will be based at Halkyn.
The Assistant Route Managers support the Route Manager(s) in the effective management and delivery of a safe, reliable and efficient trunk road network across North and Mid Wales on behalf of the Welsh Government. The role assists in the coordination and oversight of maintenance, operational, and technical administrative functions to ensure the effective performance and resilience of the network. Responsibilities include managing on-road inspections and undertaking investigative activities in accordance with the New Roads and Streetworks Act, implementing relevant Codes of Practise on behalf of the NMWTRA Network Occupancy Team. The Assistant Route Manager also supports the monitoring and enforcement of compliance of the Highways Act 1980 to support the integrity and operation of the trunk road network.
If you have any specific queries relating to the above post, please contact Rhys W. Williams on 07825 034028.
For this post, the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.
Purpose of the post
- To assist the Route Manager(s) in ensuring the delivery of a reliable trunk road network in North & Mid Wales on behalf of Welsh Government (WG).
- To assist the Route Manager(s) in managing maintenance, operational and technical administration activities.
- To manage the on-road inspection and investigatory requirements of the New Roads & Streetworks Act (NRSWA) and implement relevant Codes of Practice to the trunk road network on behalf of the NMWTRA Network Occupancy Team.
- To assist with ensuring compliance with the enforcement and licencing provisions of the Highways Act 1980.
Responsibility for functions
- Responsible for commissioning and managing planned maintenance works programmes, reactive maintenance and appropriate budgets for the maintenance of the trunk road network utilising both public and private sector supply chain contractors.
- Responsible for overseeing maintenance and other operations within the trunk road network.
- Responsible for commissioning and overseeing the NMWTRA Service Providers and contractors undertaking activities during emergency situations on the trunk road network.
Main duties
- Inspections: ensure routine and specialist inspections, patrols and surveys are carried out in accordance with the Welsh Government Trunk Road Maintenance Manual; manage Section 75 street works inspections and Section 72 investigatory works activities under the New Roads and Street Works Act.
- Maintenance: ensure appropriate response to obstructions, defects and deficiencies; monitor operations and the safety of trunk road users; assess and approve licence applications (e.g. skips, scaffolding, hoarding); coordinate and supervise planned maintenance programmes; manage reactive and emergency maintenance work; liaise with Welsh Government, emergency services, statutory organisations, landowners, developers and the public.
- Inventory and operational records: assist with trunk road infrastructure inventory information and maintain operational records such as incident logs.
- Audit and performance management: undertake monitoring, audits and investigations of service providers and others; ensure compliance with specifications and standards; monitor Service Provider performance.
- Incident management: undertake the role of Bronze (Operational) Commander for the Agency in an emergency under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- Risk management: assist the Route Manager(s) with identifying risks and implementing risk reduction measures.
- Technical administration: assist with information and advice on third party and rechargeable claims, NRSWA fee recovery, commissioning and cost management, liaison with Partner Authorities and Development Control processes.
- Asset management: liaise with Agency and Partner Authority staff on electrical, traffic sign, structures, highway, geotechnical and soft estate assets.
- General: ensure health and safety matters are fully considered; deal with complaints and enquiries courteously; foster innovation and continuous improvement; supervise and guide subordinate staff; take responsibility for self-development.
Special circumstances
- The post holder will be available to work hours outside normal working hours (bandwidth 07:00hrs to 18:00hrs in accordance with the flexi hours scheme) as required.
- The post holder will participate in regular 24hr On-Call / Standby rota arrangements.
- The post holder will undertake training as and when required.
- Attend occasional meetings in other parts of the UK (e.g. Llandrindod, Cardiff).
Person Specification
Essential: ability to work within a team environment; self-management; HNC or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience, or extensive relevant experience; NRSWA qualification and training for Supervisors (or within 6 months of appointment); highway maintenance and improvements experience on a trunk or principal highway network; knowledge of highway maintenance activities and associated legislation; traffic management standards; IT literate; health and safety awareness; current valid driving licence.
Desirable: good interpersonal skills; basic report writing skills; confidence dealing with contractors and statutory undertakers; degree in civil engineering or related subject; inspection and assessment of highways; dealing with complaints; managing emergencies; contract supervision; familiarity with computer based management systems; knowledge of Works Ordering or other procurement systems.
Language requirements (Higher Level for listening and speaking, reading and understanding, and writing): Welsh desirable for North East Wales area; Welsh essential for North West Wales area; Welsh desirable for Mid Wales area.