What is the job role? Designing and implementing a range of traffic management, casualty reduction schemesand other transport schemes including, assessing alternative solutions, preparing designsand estimates, undertaking consultation processes and delivering agreed outcomes.Providing technical advice on proposals affecting the highway, including overseeing thefull TRO process from initial assessment and drafting of proposals, through statutoryconsultation and public engagement, to formal advertisement, legal sealing, andimplementation ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and alignment withstrategic transport and safety objectives.Assisting in the preparation of annual programmes, such as Local Safety Schemes, byprioritising casualty sites and preparing detailed collision investigation reports to informtargeted interventions.Producing, implementing, and reviewing policies in line with current legislation relatingto the placement of items on the highway — including assessing and determiningapplications for pavement licences and other TRO-related permissions.Contributing to the development and implementation of the West Midlands LocalTransport Plan, Coventry’s Network Management Plan, and other related policies andstrategies that support safe and efficient movement across the network.Engaging with internal and external partners and stakeholders including emergencyservices and bus operators by attending relevant meetings on behalf of the Authorityand deputising for the Principal Officer when required.Preparing and explaining technical documents, reports (including Cabinet Memberreports), and plans to a wide range of audiences, such as Elected Members, the generalpublic, and external partners.Providing a customer-focused approach to service delivery through effectiveconsultation and engagement, and by responding to enquiries and complaints from MPs,Elected Members, and the public in a timely and professional manner.Committing to personal learning and development to stay up to date with newlegislation, procedures, techniques, and research, thereby promoting continuousimprovement in service delivery.Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities within the scope of the salary grade,including those related to TROs and highway regulation as required.Post holders will be accountable forcarrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and the City Council’s Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policies. Duties which includeProcessing of any personal data must be undertaken within the corporate data protectionguidelines. Attending any training and undertake any development activities that are identified as mandatory/beneficial to their role.Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.Key RelationshipsExternal: National Highways Transport for West Midlands/ Combined Authority Bus, rail and taxi companies Event organisers including CBS Arena, Coventry University, University of Warwick, Skydome, Coventry Rugby Club, Coventry BID West Midlands Police, Ambulance and Fire Services Warwickshire County Council Solihull Council and ResidentsInternal: Ward Members, Internal council teams especially Highways, Parking, Lighting and the Policy and Innovation Team Economic Development especially the Events Team Communications Team Who are we looking for? KnowledgeKnowledge of engineering techniques and associated factors in the design and implementation of traffic management, transport or casualty reduction schemesDetailed knowledge of legal and procedural aspects of traffic regulation ordersKnowledge of safety auditsKnowledge of relevant highways and traffic legislation, policies and practicesUnderstanding of the principles of customer care and client focussed service deliveryUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities issues in the workplaceSkills And Ability Verbal, written and face to face communication skills, including ability to explain and present proposals to a range of different audiences to the appropriate levelAbility to produce technical reports in connection with traffic management, transport or casualty reduction measuresAbility Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and deal with all customers in a helpful and constructive mannerAbility Ability to develop good working relationships with Elected Members, colleagues, partners and stakeholdersAbility Ability to work effectively within a team and on own initiative to achieve targets and objectivesAbility to represent the Authority and provide technical advice on highway and transport mattersExperience Delivery of traffic management, transport or road safety engineering projects within time and financial constraintsPreparing and interpreting plans, schedules, and legal documentation for Traffic Regulation Orders, including the analysis and resolution of objections or representations received during the consultation process.Working effectively with colleagues, outside organisations, transport and other service providersFostering a customer focussed cultureUse of relevant office based ICT packagesQualification HNC in Civil Engineering plus appropriate training or equivalent level experience Membership or evidence of working towards membership with a relevant professional body.Special Requirements Able to work outside normal office hours, as and when required by the service.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:Members of the Armed Forces and veteransAre currently in care or have previously been in careIf you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionFor full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
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