Highways and Cycle Infrastructure Supervisor

Waltham Forest Highways are currently engaged in the delivery of substantial programme of major projects, including the award-winning Enjoy Waltham Forest programme to radically change neighbourhoods, including placing sustainable transport at the heart of new developments and introducing 15 minute neighbourhoods.

The Highways Department is responsible for over 420km of roads, 900km of footpaths, 50km segregated cycle tracks and require an experienced Highways and Cycle Infrastructure Supervisor. The post holder will be required to monitor the performance and safety of all works undertaken on the public highway and take action to ensure that the relevant codes of practice are followed and that the operation of the network is maintained. The Highways and Cycle Infrastructure Supervisor will focus on delivering and maintaining cycle parking infrastructure, inspection of walking and cycling infrastructure, updating and maintaining the cycling infrastructure database as well as acting relief cover for other highway related inspections. The ideal candidates will have in depth knowledge of both Highway Maintenance and Streetworks practices.

IT skills should include the ability to use Microsoft Office packages. Experience in the use of Symology street works management system will be useful.

The successful candidate will join a busy team within our Highways Department and you should therefore have good time management and organisational skills and be prepared to meet strict deadlines. A full driving licence and use of a vehicle, as appropriate, will be required.