Job Introduction
Reporting to the Principal Engineer the post holder will take a lead responsibility for ensuring the Council complies with the requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004, Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.
The successful candidate will be part of a team managing the highway network in a given geographical area; sharing information, coordinating actions and assist in promoting an integrated approach to traffic management across the district - taking operational responsibility for co-ordinating events on the highway network as part of the Public Safety Liaison Group.
They will also assist with legal aspects of highway network operation, including dealing with enforcement of failures to comply with legislative requirements relating to skips, overhanging vegetation, obstructions on the highway and illegal vehicular crossings.
Appropriate training will be offered where necessary.
Experience of working in a multi-agency environment dealing with complex issues on a daily basis is essential to the post.
A good standard of IT literacy of Microsoft Office programs is required including the ability to produce spreadsheets and written reports as well as familiarity with the use of street works noticing systems and GIS systems.
A full driving license and the ability to drive to sites around the District is essential.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Darren Badrock on 01274 437420 or email Darren.Badrock@bradford.gov.uk.
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
