Area Network Officer - Req24820

Job title:        Area Network Officer

Salary:           C3£29,777.04 to £31,364.04

Hours:           37 hours per week

Contract:       Permanent 

Location:       Leeds

As an Area Network Engineer you would form part of a team that works with a wide range of people and organisations such as individual residents, developers, utility providers and internal works promoters as part of our duties. This planned work ranges from the licencing of skips through to the co-ordination of major highway works and international events. In addition, the team plays a leading role in the Council’s incident management processes when they impact on the network. 

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As an Area Network Engineer, you will bring to the role:

• Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and accompanying codes of practice. 
• Knowledge of Highways Act 1980
• Experience of dealing with undertakers, contractors and excavations within the highway. 
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with people at all levels, 
• Remaining calm in difficult situations.

About the role 

The City of Leeds is rapidly changing, and the Network Management team plays a central role in this process ensuring the effective operation of the city’s highway network, preventing unnecessary disruption for people, goods and services. 

As our next Area Network Officer you would be working with the Area Network Engineer the post holder will assess and respond to permit applications from various work promoters, along with requests for temporary road closures, and a variety of highway licence applications. In addition the post will be responsible for meeting work promoters to discuss works and investigating customer enquiries on site to provide a satisfactory response. Applicants should have knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act 2004, Highways Act and an understanding of highway activities and construction. 

The role is integral to our Network Management team. The team works with a wide range of people and organisations such as individual residents, developers, utility providers and internal works promoters as part of our duties. This planned work ranges from the licencing of skips through to the co-ordination of major highway works and international events. In addition, the team plays a leading role in the Council’s incident management processes when they impact on the network. 

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Lee Monaghan, Senior Engineer, Network Management via email Lee.monaghan@leeds.gov.uk 

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
 
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

 

Job Description

Job Purpose 

The City of Leeds is rapidly changing, and the Network Management team plays a central role in this process ensuring the effective operation of the city’s highway network, preventing unnecessary disruption for people, goods and services.  

Responsibilities

• Carry out NRSWA inspections. 
• Assess and respond to permit applications from various work promoters.
• Provide day to day supervision of the Network Monitoring Officer(s) within your area.
• Arrange for investigatory and testing works to be carried out on reinstatements. 
• Liaise and co-ordinate with Statutory Undertakers and Private Developers to minimise disruption within the City, including the monitoring and challenging of work durations. 
• Assist the Area Network Engineers in implementing procedures for temporary road closures and diversionary routes and the issue of licences and permits. 
• Investigate and respond to enquiries regarding works which cause disruption on the highway. 
• Deputise for the Area Network Engineer as and when required. 
• Support the development of staff within the team following the current staff development procedures. 
• Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome. 
• To work as part of the team for Leeds, in ways which are open, inclusive, responsive and accountable, to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, other stakeholders and partners to achieve excellent outcomes for the citizens of Leeds. 
• Take responsibility for developing your own performance within the job. 
• To work responsibly to ensure the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with all statutory obligations and the council’s Health and Safety Policy. 
• Other duties which are commensurate with the grade and within the purpose of the post.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and 
• accompanying codes of practice. 
• Knowledge of Highways Act 1980 
• Knowledge of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual 
• Knowledge of highway materials.
• Must possess full current driving licence. 
• Ability to take accurate records and present findings. 
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with people at all levels, remaining calm in difficult situations. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writing. 
• Ability to supervise and manage others. 
• Able to work with minimum supervision and often to tight deadlines. 

Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics 

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities. 
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. 
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council. 
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post.  Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates. 

• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 
• NRSWA Accreditation 
• ONC/OND in civil engineering or equivalent appropriate experience
• Experience of Highway Construction and Utility works. 
• Experience of dealing with undertakers, contractors and excavations within the highway. 

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