Senior Network Coordinator

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Network Coordinator to motivate and support our Street Works Team, taking ownership and providing guidance to coordinators, inspectors, and the Principal Street Works Engineer.

You will engage with promoters, contractors, councillors and the public, apply civil engineering knowledge to permits and licences, and help plan traffic management to ensure safe, efficient street works.

Qualifications

• Experience with street works and temporary traffic management on public highways.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering materials and legislation to administer permits and licences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence outcomes and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to network coordinators and inspectors.
• Support the Principal Street Works Engineer with problem solving and practical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with work promoters, contractors, councillors and members of the public.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Traffic management

Mentoring

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”.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

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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.