Senior Network Management Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Bristol is seeking a Senior Network Management Officer to oversee streetworks and roadworks, ensuring minimal disruption to transport networks. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of highway legislation. Flexible working arrangements and supportive benefits are provided, making this a great opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to Bristol's future.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Proven record of working in a Network Management role covering streetworks and roadworks.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and provide solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee streetworks, roadworks, and temporary events within the transport network.
• Collaborate with the Transport Service to ensure minimal disruption to the highway.
• Develop innovative solutions for coordination during potentially disruptive works.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Extensive knowledge of highway related legislation

Sound understanding of transport networks

Ability to develop innovative solutions

Job description

Job Title and Type

Senior Network Management Officer – Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

These are exciting times in the City of Bristol, with significant investment in transport and highway infrastructure. Ensuring the network continues to run smoothly during potentially disruptive works is a key challenge.

We are seeking a Senior Network Management Officer with a proven record of working in a Network Management role covering streetworks, roadworks, temporary events and works coordination. You will work closely with other areas within the Council’s Transport Service to ensure projects and promoted works are carried out with minimal highway disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee streetworks, roadworks, temporary events and works coordination within the transport network.
• Collaborate with the Council’s Transport Service to ensure projects are carried out with minimal highway disruption.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and provide coordination during potentially disruptive works.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with the public, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Extensive knowledge of highway related legislation and regulations.
• Sound understanding of the operation of transport networks.
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements, flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a supportive environment to contribute to Bristol’s future.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. We may additionally consider desirable criteria when shortlisting.

Disability Confident

Bristol City Council is a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Contact

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Dale Linnell at 07584 270 819. Application details will be collected confidentially to ensure fair treatment.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and appointments are made on merit.