Technical Support Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Technical Support Officeron a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

The key purpose of this post is to support the Network Management Coordination Supervisor in the delivery of the duties contained within the Traffic Management Act 2004, Highways Act 1980 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 to keep traffic moving and to minimise disruption.

The post-holder will report to the Network Management Coordination Supervisor and senior officers on matters relating the Network Management Team.

Specifically this post will be responsible for providing day to day usage of Network Management ICT systems, procedures and operational matters and to provide Technical Support to colleagues dedicated to ensure activities on the highways are being delivered in accordance with current legislation.

Specifically this post will be responsible for assessing and granting applications to work on or near the highway in close liaison with colleagues from Network Management Team, other Highways colleagues, officers in other service areas, private bodies and statutory undertakers.

The post-holder will also assess applications for Licenced activities such as the placing of skips, scaffold and hoardings on the highway. The role will ensure compliance of all contractors and internal resources are aligned to current legislation and to the Permit Scheme as adopted.

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