At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About the Area
Nestled between the Cotswold and Mendip areas of outstanding natural beauty, Bath & North East Somerset is a region that boasts both vibrant urban life and serene rural landscapes. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its historic architecture and Britain’s only natural thermal springs. This unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty makes Bath & North East Somerset a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.
We are seeking enthusiastic and forwardthinking people to join our Design & Projects Team at a pivotal moment. Following several retirements and internal promotions, we are expanding our capacity that will help the Council meet its climate and transport ambitions.
About the Team
Every journey in our area starts on streets we shape. In the Design & Projects Team, engineers and project staff work to turn policy into projects that change how people movecreating safer crossings and junctions for all users, building new walking and inclusive wheeling routes, improved facilities for bus users, and putting in place measures so sustainable travel becomes the easy, natural choice. If you want your work to be visible on the ground and valued by the community, this is the place where you’ll feel it every day.
About the Role
This post reports to Principal Engineer level and leads on the delivery of schemes within the LATS (Local Active Travel and Safety) programme of works, and Technical Approval of individual schemes being carried out by other sections of the Council.
About You
What We Are Looking For:
This role sits at the heart of the Council’s commitment to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. We are looking for people who are passionate about designing streets and places that prioritise active and sustainable travel.
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Significant experience of all stages of highway work from feasibility studies through to preparation of contract documentation. We are looking for demonstrable experience of site supervision.
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Significant experience in Active Travel and Highway Design, with an excellent knowledge of Highway Design Standards and Guidance (including TSRGD / Traffic Signs Manual, LTN 1/20, DMRB & Manual for Streets 2).
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Proven ability in the delivery of both multi-million pound and small-scale schemes to programme and within budget.
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A good knowledge of contract management for active travel and highway improvement schemes.
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Strong understanding of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process and statutory consultation procedures
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A good knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM.
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Understanding of data collection, analysis and interpretation (e.g. traffic counts, speed surveys)
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Experience and understanding of all stages of road safety audits
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Carrying out site visits and surveys
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Experience in providing technical advice to internal teams, elected members and other stakeholders
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Providing support to junior members of the team
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Darren Barton (Design & Projects Manager) D[email protected] or call 01225395229.
Interview date: TBC
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
