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Job Description

Job Purpose:

A team member engaged on the delivery of the inspection, assessment, review, risk management, design and implementation of highway management and maintenance processes for the appropriate discipline within the remit of the post.

Responsibilities For Grade:

As a team member engaged in the delivery of the assessment, review, risk management, design and implementation of highway management and maintenance processes for the appropriate discipline within the remit of the post.

• Support the provision of a high-quality asset management service to deliver cost effective inspection and maintenance of highways infrastructure and highway related projects.
• Undertake the design and implementation of highway works using internal and external suppliers.
• Manage projects as required to an agreed programme and take responsibility where appropriate for project budgets and contract compliance and payments.
• Provide expert guidance to other sections on highway maintenance techniques particularly in relation to sustainable maintenance of major projects.
• Manage a defined activity or a small range of the Department’s activities to ensure deliver best value services to customers, to meet the objectives of the Council’s Corporate Plan and comply with Government Standards.
• Motivate, develop and coach staff within your area of the directorate to achieve Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan objectives.
• Undertake and manage the delivery of specified elements of the Divisional Plan, Service Plan and Corporate Plan in relation to a defined activity or small range of activities, in order to meet targets and achieve improvements.
• Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives through contributing to cross council schemes and supporting the Service Management Team.
• Within a small service area or number of areas, to take responsibility for maintaining effective communications with staff, service users, councillors, trade unions, partners and other stakeholders in accordance with Council good practice and with regard to implementing e-government objectives.
• Work with elected members, service users and community representatives in ways which support open, inclusive, responsive and accountable government.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers and other stakeholders to achieve corporate objectives and to maintain a position of service provider of first choice.
• Be accountable for the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with Legislation and the Council Health and Safety Policy.
• Provide appropriate advice relating to the work of the Directorate to Members and council officers so as to manage risk and support them in their respective roles.
• Support and assist in the development of policies which support efficient service delivery, continuous improvement and corporate objectives.
• Represent the Service, the Department and the Council as a Senior Officer for matters relating to maintenance of highways infrastructure and other related areas of work.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Construction Design Management Regulations.
• Ensure the work of the team is produced in accordance with legislation and to the appropriate local, national and corporate standards, policies and practices.
• Assist in the development of partnership working.
• Support the development of staff within the team following the current staff development and appraisal procedures.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or extensive equivalent appropriate experience.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION: Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following: Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.

Skills Required

• Ability to manage and monitor performance effectively and set clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff effectively to develop a culture of high performance.
• Understand and promote policy on equal opportunities and diversity in both service delivery and employment.
• Personal integrity with commitment to fairness, equality and diversity.
• Ability to produce reports, assist in developing business cases and to deliver presentations to a diverse audience.
• An understanding of local government and experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context.

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, inspections and performance information applicable to the service area.

Experience Required

• Equivalent appropriate experience of a service or operational area relevant to the service area.
• Experience of managing services to meet customer needs.

Behavioural & Other Characteristics Required

• Provide motivation and energy to achieve service objectives.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Understand and ensure compliance with the legal, financial, governance and control frameworks including risk management.
• Ability to develop and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships that command respect, trust and confidence.
• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any