Network Officer (Traffic Management)

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council committed to community leadership and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage traffic schemes and collaborate with various stakeholders in Falkirk. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Civil Engineering and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with flexible hours, professional development programs, and generous leave policies. Be part of a team that values innovation and responsiveness to public needs while enhancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Development Programs

Local Authority Pension Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

Discounts with Local Businesses

Cycle-to-Work Schemes

Qualifications

• HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline required.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic schemes within Falkirk Council.
• Liaise with stakeholders and clients throughout projects.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Flexibility

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

Location: Community Stadium 4 Stadium Way Falkirk, FK2 9EE

Salary: £36,577 - £40,339 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Advert

Our Council of the Future builds on the fact that Falkirk Council is well respected, has a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement, and we take our community leadership role very seriously.

The Role

This is an opportunity for a talented individual to play an important role in delivering a range of statutory network services across the Falkirk area.

You will provide a comprehensive, high-quality service for managing traffic schemes within Falkirk Council. The role also involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders and clients throughout projects.

You will hold an HNC in Civil Engineering (or an equivalent discipline) and possess knowledge of relevant legislation. You should be able to lead the design, procurement, and implementation of schemes such as 20mph speed limits, pavement parking, and others.

You will be enthusiastic, ambitious, and a keen mentor with experience, good organizational and presentation skills, and familiarity with current health and safety regulations. You should be IT literate, have good interpersonal and report-writing skills, and demonstrate professionalism.

You are required to be flexible, innovative, and responsive to public demands and pressures, including direct communication with members of the public and inquiries.

• We support flexible working with our hybrid policy.
• This role includes flexi-time.
• Development programs for career and professional growth, including collaboration with our term commission partners.
• Participation in the Local Authority pension scheme.
• 27 days of annual leave (increasing annually) plus 8 public holidays.
• Access to benefits through our portal, including discounts with local and national businesses, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.