Contract: Cheshire East Highways
Location: Crewe
Contract Type: Permanent
This role will assist the Network Co-ordination Team leader in supporting the Cheshire East
Highways NRSWA/TMA inspectors to ensure compliance with all aspects of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991 and Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 and associated Codes of Practices, as it affects Cheshire East’s highway network.
The Role
- Support the Network Management Team Leader in overseeing the inspection regime and related activities of the Network Management NRSWA/TMA Inspectors while also performing the day to day duties of a NRSWA/TMA Inspector all associated activities are completed within the parameters set by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), and the Highway Maintenance Act 1980.
- Act as a further point of contact for enquiries or complaints in relation to activities taking place on the Network.
- Liaise with key stakeholders on matters related to NRSWA and TMA to find opportunities for improvement and develop best practice.
- To assist the Network Co-ordination Team Leader to review and support the co-ordination/suitability in relation to Skips/Scaffolds/S50 road opening licences and S171 applications. Assess the impact of these application processes to ensure compliance with the necessary code of practices.
- To attend site meetings and assist in facilitating major schemes across the Cheshire East Highways network area. To take a lead in supporting Statutory undertakers in delivering their works package with a view to creating minimal impact to the Network.
Job Description
About You
- Knowledge of, and experience in, the maintenance, design and implementation of highway schemes including statutory processes, such as NRSWA 1991.
- Knowledge of and experience in use of construction materials used in highways. Appropriate knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation including Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks: code of practice 2013 “The Red Book” and Chapter 8.
- Knowledge of Highway Authority and Local Government policies, practices, and procedures in relation to highways maintenance, including Health and Safety Legislation as it affects works on the highway including Construction, Design and Management Regulations and traffic management.
- Experience in dealing with utility company contractors and civil engineering contractors
Benefits
At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we proudly support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position.
If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on [email protected]. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.
Work Location: In person
