There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Senior Assistant Engineer

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen, within the Traffic Network Management Team, for a Senior Assistant Engineer with a proven track record of working in a complex Network Management environment. Traffic Network Management sits within the Network Management function that is part of the Council's Highways & Infrastructure service, within its Neighbourhoods directorate.

The Council is required to effectively deliver the Liverpool City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement Combined Authority Transport Plan programme, that contributes to the reduction in the number and severity of road traffic collisions, making safer journeys for pedestrians and cyclists, and improving air quality. This role is fundamental in facilitating a programme of schemes that supports the strategic objectives of the Liverpool City Region Road Safety Strategy, the Network Management Plan, and the Council Plan 2023-2027.

Your role will be critical in the support and delivery of traffic signs and road markings and assist in the technical delivery/approval of traffic engineering projects including parking restrictions, movement orders, residents parking, and traffic management schemes ensuring compliance with current design guidance and legislation. You will assist in the management of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process from inception to completion including the drafting of legal TRO schedules, production of technical drawings and management of TRO records.

The role will play a significant part in ensuring that the service responds effectively to the needs of local communities and other stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders is key.

About the candidate:

You will have an HNC or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent qualification or experience and will have knowledge, skills and experience of the following:

Technical knowledge and professional experience of the legislation (such as Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Traffic Management Act 2004, TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual, DMRB, etc), standards and procedures relating to the preparation, design and delivery of traffic management or traffic signals projects and programmes.

Technical knowledge and experience in negotiation and collaboration with contractors, developers, Members, public, Council colleagues, external agencies in the preparation, design and delivery of relevant infrastructure and services.

Knowledge in the use of design, drawing and cost calculation spreadsheet software for the preparation of designs, procurement documentation and 'as built' records.

Provision of technical expertise, advice, and support on behalf of the directorate on all aspects of traffic management improvement works.

Assist in the assessment of highway safety implications for the design, consultation and delivery of traffic and highway improvement schemes to help provide a safe and effective highway network.

A broad understanding of the Council's strategies and policies for delivering customer focussed outcomes on the delivery of projects and programmes. Experience in the use of CAD and other specialist analysis and design programmes.

For an informal chat about this role– please contact James Gibbins, Senior Network Manager at email,  jamesgibbins@wirral.gov.uk.

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

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We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

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