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Job Description
Project Team Manager | 8132 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £55,147 to £60,676 per annum | Grade M | Norwich
We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for a role as Design Team Manager within the Better Parking Strategy Team at County Hall in Norwich (hybrid remote working).
We are seeking a Design Team Manager, experienced in delivering parking infrastructure projects with sound knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to ensure the delivery of the programme of parking related projects across Norfolk.
Working with the Better Parking Strategy Manager, you will oversee the design team to deliver a range of TRO based projects. With a focus on process improvements and partnership working, this is a key role to support the delivery of high-profile parking improvements and highway safety schemes across the county.
You will ensure that appropriate solutions are delivered in consultation with local members and stakeholders. You will be confident when negotiating in difficult situations and have experience of working in a political environment in a front facing role. You will have excellent contractual awareness and experience with the ability to build successful relationships.
You will have extensive design and highways maintenance experience (over 10 years) and will preferably be either a Chartered or Incorporated Highway/Civil Engineer. You will have a successful track record of managing technical teams and delivering programmes to time and budget. Experience of budget management and generating operational efficiencies will also be advantageous.
As well as being part of the County Council's Better Parking Strategy Team, you will also work closely with our current professional services consultant, WSP, our legal teams and key stakeholders to ensure that the project teams are adequately resourced and working to the highest standards.
If you would like to discuss this role then please contact Nick Haverson (Highways Special Projects Manager), email nicholas.haverson@norfolk.gov.uk, or telephone 01603 228864
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need.
* Financial benefits such as:
o 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
o A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
o Relocation expenses (where applicable)
o An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
o Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
o Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
o Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
o A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Redeployment closing date: 15 May 2025
All other applicants closing date: 25 May 2025
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