Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term, Full Time role as Highway Infrastructure Manager to join the Highways and Traffic Management Service of Southampton City Council (SCC).
The primary duty of this post will be the lead of a new major Electric Vehicle (EV) and highways infrastructure project for the city and manage the principal contractor. The post will be responsible for the operation of SCC owned EV infrastructure and new initiatives to promote the change to EV.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a new major Electric Vehicle (EV) and highways infrastructure project for the city and oversee the principal contractor.
* Assist in the management of the highway network and the assets within it, including structures, ITS, street furniture, adoptions, MTE and dropped crossings.
* Manage enquiries with members of the public, Councillors, and Members of Parliament regarding highways and EV infrastructure.
* Support the development of policies and strategies that meet the council\'s corporate plans and ambitions.
Requirements
* Highly experienced project manager with a focus on infrastructure projects.
* Ability to implement and use programme management systems, including financial reporting processes, databases, project monitoring, and other systems to support project success and ensure accurate reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
* Experience managing large programmes with complex project management characteristics, delivering on time and to budget in politically sensitive environments.
* Good knowledge of highways work and best practices and specifications for excavations, installation, and reinstatement on the highway.
* Good understanding of CDM regulations.
Desirable
* Detailed and current technical knowledge of EV chargers and EV infrastructure, including implementation and pitfalls.
* Qualified in EVI management.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: The salary band for this role is grade 11. The starting salary is £52,413 with annual progression through the salary band up to £58,865.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
* Excellent with 16.8% employer contribution
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
How to Apply / Contact
For further information and details regarding the post of Highway Infrastructure Manager, please contact Joshua Uzzell, Service Manager for Highways and Traffic Management.
Interview information: In person at the Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY.
Email / Recruitment contact details: Tel: 023 8083 4033.
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