Senior Network Coordinator

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Clays End; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Network Coordinator to lead and support the Street Works Team. You will take ownership, provide technical guidance, and assist the Principal Street Works Engineer with practical, problem-solving solutions.

The role requires experience in temporary traffic management, road works administration, and the ability to engage effectively with promoters, contractors, councillors and the public.

Qualifications

• Experience of permanent or temporary traffic management and street works.
• Understanding of civil engineering materials, methodology and properties.
• Ability to interpret street/road works legislation and administer the Permitting Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of network coordination and support for inspectors and engineers.
• Advise on traffic management plans and scheduling of works.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues and collaborators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Street Works Team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Street works experience

Traffic management

Mentoring

Negotiation

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

About the Area

Nestled between the Cotswold and Mendip areas of outstanding natural beauty, Bath & North East Somerset is a region that boasts both vibrant urban life and serene rural landscapes. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its historic architecture and Britain’s only natural thermal springs. This unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty makes Bath & North East Somerset a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Network Coordinator to help motivate and support our high-performing Street Works Team. Somebody who is able and willing in taking ownership and supporting network coordinators and inspectors with advice, technical knowledge, and decision-making, whilst also providing hands on support to the Principal Street Works Engineer with practical problem-solving solutions.

About You

• Experience: A pragmatic problem-solver who can take the initiative, think on their feet, and remain calm in unforeseen situations. Able to confidently interact with work promoters, contractors, councillors, and members of the public, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate and negotiate key issues. Experience of temporary traffic management and street works on the public highway.
• Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of civil engineering materials, methodology and properties. Confidence in interpreting both primary and secondary street / road works legislation to ensure the successful administration of the Councils’ Permitting Scheme and associated licences.
• Skills: Able to evaluate and recommend optimal traffic management plans and timings of work. Strong interpersonal skills for influencing meeting outcomes, proactively managing workload, providing guidance to others, and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
• Innovation: Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and support continuous improvement within the Street Works Team.

Why join us

As well as the local outcomes you will help to shape, we are part of the West of England Combined Mayoral Authority, which has secured significant transport funding for investment in public transport, walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements. You will have a part to play in ensuring that these projects are delivered on time and within budget, as well as ensuring that our services deliver on our commitment to “Improve People’s Lives”.

Interview date: TBC

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.