Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package.
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Purpose of the post To assist the Route Manager(s) in ensuring the delivery of a reliable trunk road network in North & Mid Wales on behalf of Welsh Government (WG).
To manage the on-road inspection and investigatory requirements of the New Roads & Streetworks Act (NRSWA) and implement relevant Codes of Practice to the trunk road network on behalf of the NMWTRA Network Occupancy Team.
To assist with ensuring compliance with the enforcement and licencing provisions of the Highways Act 1980.
Responsibility for functions Responsible for commissioning and managing planned maintenance works programmes, reactive maintenance and appropriate budgets for the maintenance of the trunk road network utilising both public and private sector supply chain contractors.
Responsible for overseeing maintenance and other operations within the trunk road network.
Responsible for commissioning and overseeing the NMWTRA Service Providers and contractors undertaking activities during emergency situations on the trunk road network.
Main duties Inspections
In conjunction with Inspection personnel to ensure routine and specialist inspections, patrols and surveys are carried out on the relevant elements of the network in accordance with the Welsh Government Trunk Road Maintenance Manual (WGTRMM) or other adopted management plans.
In conjunction with Inspection personnel undertake specialist and reactive inspections of infrastructure as required by the Route Manager(s) and to update Welsh Government Databases in conjunction with the Delivery and Inspection Teams.
To manage Section 75 street works inspections and Section 72 investigatory works activities on behalf of the NMWTRA Occupancy team (street authority) as prescribed under the New Roads and Street Works Act.
To ensure the appropriate response to obstructions, defects and deficiencies identified by inspection/patrols etc. within required timescales, including commissioning, managing, and overseeing /supervising emergency and other reactive works as and when required using the appropriate resources and procurement mechanisms.
To monitor operations on the relevant network and ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the safety of trunk road users.
To monitor the safety provisions and risk management precautions taken by those carrying out any operations within the network.
To implement the on-road requirements of the Section 81 Duty to Maintain Apparatus under NRSWA and Sections 41 & 150 of the Highways Act.
The assessment and approval of licence applications, for example to place skips, scaffolding, hoarding or other excavation works on the trunk road network, and to ensure compliance with the Highways Act 1980, and the terms and conditions of the licence.
To assist in the management and delivery of all aspects of maintenance and operation of the trunk road network.
To assess the condition of highway infrastructure, post-works and to authorise reopening where appropriate.
Fly tipping
Hazardous trees
Any safety related defects or obstructions warranting urgent attention
To liaise with the NMWTRA Network Occupancy team, other appropriate Streetworks Co-ordinators and the NMWTRA Delivery & Inspection teams in relation to works programming and diversions.
To assist the Route Manager(s) in the identification, programming and implementation of revenue and/or capital expenditure maintenance and improvement programmes.
Welsh Government and their Service Providers
NMWTRA Traffic Officers and North Wales Traffic Management Centre
Emergency Services
Agency Trunk Road Service Providers
Statutory organisations e.g. utilities, Natural Resources Wales, Highways England etc.
Inventory & Operational Records
To assist the Route Manager and Delivery & Inspection Team with regard to the collation and maintenance of trunk road infrastructure inventory information.
Audit and Performance Management Role
To undertake a programme of monitoring, audits and investigations for activities undertaken by service providers or others (e.g. utilities) in relation to Section 65 of the NRSWA and PR 1.1.21.7 of WGTRMM.
To monitor Service Provider performance and address areas of under performance in accordance with Agency requirements.
Incident Management Role
Implement appropriate traffic management plans, road closures and diversionary routes.
Implement emergency repairs to, or clean-up of, highway infrastructure.
To assess the condition of highway infrastructure post-incident and to authorise reopening where appropriate.
Risk Management Role
To assist the Route Manager(s) with risk management on the trunk road network by the identification of risks. To ensure that appropriate risk reduction measures are implemented e.g. dealing with Category 1, 2 defects and obstructions.
To assist the Business Unit with the provision of information and advice relating to:
third party and rechargeable claims,
Sections 74 (Occupancy) and 75 NRSWA sample fee recovery,
commissioning and cost management,
Asset Management
Electrical assets e.g. Structures assets e.g. retaining walls;
Highway assets e.g. carriageway construction;
Geotechnical assets e.g. rock netting;
Soft Estate e.g. grass cutting.
To ensure that appropriate records are maintained, including assisting in maintaining and updating infrastructure inventory information.
To assist the Route Manager(s) and Service Providers to ensure compliance with:
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations;
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
To deal with complaints and enquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
To support and assist the Route Manager(s) in the fulfilment of his / their duties and responsibilities.
To assist other Agency staff in fulfilling their technical, financial and administrative duties.
To co-operate and liaise with staff from other Departments of the Council, and Partner Authorities in order to promote the effective management of the Agency.
To ascertain and hold the latest information regarding professional standards, statutory requirements, technical developments and computer applications.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Councils Health and Safety Policy.
Operate within the Councils policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Councils information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
Commitment to reducing the Councils carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Councils Carbon Footprint
The post holder is expected to have a role in the process of managing and monitoring performance in accordance with the requirement of the post and to carry out other duties relevant to the nature and grade of the post in accordance with the Route Manager(s) requests.
Requirement that the post holder will participate in regular 24hr On-Call / Standby rota arrangements as required to assist the Route Manager(s) in relation to incident management or reactive maintenance activities.
Requirement that the post holder will undertake training as and when required.