Road and Network Consultant

Description

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Fife, is currently looking to recruit a Lead Road and Network Consultant on a hybrid basis, on an initial 6 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£25.43 – £30.56/hour PAYE (based on experience).

The Role:

Professional supervision, specialist and technical guidance, management and co-ordination of the activities and functions of a team and others within and out with the Service to ensure the consistent development, improvement and delivery of high quality, best value, customer focused services.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate the activities and functions of a team with others within and out with the Service in order to deliver quality and best value services.
• Deliver innovative affordable solutions to continue to provide Fife with a safe and serviceable roads network in light of increasing demand and challenging economic conditions.
• Working with the Service Manager to ensure the application of service delivery remains at a consistent and high professional level.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.
• Assisting the Service Manager in the preparation of budgetary estimates, spending profiles and plans allied to the targeted priorities of the Service.
• Co-ordinating the scheduling of workload and resources to provide an effective and programmed local service delivery ensuring effective utilisation of resources.
• Preparing and delivering committee reports, presentations, papers on specific Service issues ensuring proposals align with service objectives and priorities.
• Developing and implement effective procedures and inspection techniques to ensure that duties in respect of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 in terms of managing and maintaining the adopted road network are fully met.
• Inspecting and surveying the road network, and prepare short, medium and long term programmes of work to ensure that the asset is maintained in sound condition within the available financial resources.
• Inspecting, surveying, assessing and reporting on the condition of the roads infrastructure.
• Maintaining and archiving records in relation to safety inspections and interventions taken in response to those inspections.
• Investigating and providing reports on 3rd party claims on matters relating to road condition and safety defects.
• Considering and preparing programmes of work on unadopted roads to which the public has access, and liaise with other Services in relation to grey areas out with the normal remit of Roads & Transportation Services.
• Monitoring and reporting on performance required for KPI reports and on Service reports pertaining to the structural condition of the roads asset.
• Providing internal and external technical advice.
• Ensuring a seamless level of service is provided to responding urgent problems and maintaining safe road condition in close liaison with the Roads Maintenance Team.
• Ensuring general enquiries and complaints on local road maintenance, defects and condition are handled effectively and efficiently in line with customer care standards.

Essential Experience:

• Ability to provide a regular and effective service
• Educated to SCQF level 9, which includes a Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Considerable experience in the Roads and Transportation industry or similar environment
• Experience of transportation related asset management planning, road works programme development, utility works programme co-ordination and management
• Experience of motivating others to perform to the highest standards
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
• Extensive Knowledge of Roads and Transportation functions
• Knowledge of roads maintenance, roads asset management and roads network management functions
• Knowledge of roads legislation including the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and Transport Scotland Act 2005
• IT skills (Embrace technology and information)
• Knowledge of the requirements of financial, governance and trading arrangements in Local Government environment
• Communication skills both in written and oral
• Resource management skills
• Knowledge of civil engineering specifications, conditions of contract and tendering procedures
• Experience of managing political objectives, local aspirations and financial constraints
• Performance management skills
• Ability to successfully lead and co-ordinate all aspects of the role Knowledge of extensive range of issues affecting the Roads & Transportation functions and the wider environment
• Analytical, financial and budgetary skills
• Experience of driving forward change under challenging circumstances
• Experience of providing professional leadership and support
• Possess a high degree of political awareness and sensitivity with the ability to relate to elected members

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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