Network Manager - Isle Of Wight Council

Belmont Recruitment; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the Isle of Wight is seeking a Network Manager to lead network functions and manage operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract. The role entails performance management, inspections, and communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and performance oversight skills. This is a full-time role requiring 37 hours weekly, with a contract length of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in network management and operational aspects of contract management.
• Ability to manage performance metrics and audits.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the network function for the Highways PFI contract.
• Oversee maintenance strategies and performance reviews.
• Manage correspondence with public and local councils.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Immediate Start Available

Instant start available for the Network Manager position at Isle of Wight Council.

Job Alert - Network Manager - Isle of Wight Council

Salary: £285 per day

Hours: Full-Time (37 hours)

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday

Contract Length: 6 Month

Location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD

Job Details

Individual will need to be on the Isle of Wight for 2 - 3 days per week (own transport useful but not essential).

Job Purpose

Working in collaboration with the Network Management team this role forms part of the Senior Contract Management Team (SCMT) providing support to the Strategic Manager and the Service Director to ensure an effective scrutiny framework; performance management of SPV/OpCo; site inspections and audits; communication with stakeholders including elected members and Town and Parish councils.

To act as the first Deputy Contract Manager in support of the Strategic Manager and Service Director.

Job Context

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the network function on all network management and operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract
• Manage the scrutiny and approval of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) programme and planned investment
• Review maintenance strategies for all assets within O&M Programme
• Scrutinise NRSWA & Road space bookings, emergency road closures and SU programme
• Manage route, safety and cleansing inspections
• Review Service Provider performance weekly, monthly and annually and identify performance failures against contract and instigate internal audits to establish contractual position.
• Lead on managing Network Board, Programme Board and Member Review Board
• Manage client-side correspondence with public, members and Town and Parish Councils
• Approve CIP/LCR proposed treatments, designs and programming
• Approve condition survey methodology, surveyor selection and condition indices, structures inspection and maintenance strategy and schemes on recommendation by the Group Engineer
• Establish handback conditions
• Lead on Communications, Press Releases and maintenance of PFI website

Application

If this role is of interest please apply with your CV and Daniel will be in touch to discuss.