Assistant Highways Manager

Job Introduction

Coordinating and assisting in the drafting and management of Highways Consents highway interventions for the HS2 project, in accordance with the High Speed 2 Route-wide Traffic Management Plan. Liaising between the project, HS2 Ltd, other contractors and the relevant stakeholders to manage the development of highway schemes related to HS2 from conception through to delivery. Including design reviews, traffic assessments, programme development and highways Consents. Whilst at the same time developing productive relationships with external partners which deliver benefits for all parties.

The role will also involve the project management of budgets, key milestones and risks within the traffic and highways team.

The Assistant Highways Consents Manager reports directly and will be line managed by the Area Traffic and Highways Manager.

Role Responsibility

• Assisting the Area Traffic and Highways Manager;
• Provide support and advice to the wider Highways team when required;
• Attend site meetings, progress meetings and other meetings where required;
• Collate and process where required, and track the progress of highways consent applications, producing reports in accordance to the client requirements.
• Assisting in the drafting of Local Traffic Management Plans
• Collaboration with design teams to ensure highways schemes are delivered on time with correct consents in place;
• Investigate and provide information for non-compliance, highways related but also an awareness of non-compliance or safety issues within all areas of HS2 works.
• Identify the extent of the works required and ensure that all aspects of the design, construction highways issues will comply with our clients Assurance and Undertakings. Record evidence of compliance;
• Ensure all parties are coordinated and aware of all surrounding works.
• Providing progress reports, including closure of mitigation actions
• Build solid relationships with key Stakeholders and Commitment Beneficiaries to ensure that we are able to maintain a time critical and cost sensitive project;
• Work closely with the construction teams to maintain a dialogue internally and with our stakeholders to ensure that their needs are considered during the planning and delivery of various projects;

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of delivering highway schemes;
• Understanding of traffic modelling
• Understanding of highway design
• Understanding of the High Speed 2 London to West Midlands Act, and the Highways consenting regime; - Desirable
• Understanding of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Traffic Signs Manual, Traffic Signs Regulation and General Directions (TSRGD) - Desirable
• Understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act NRSWA; - Desirable
• Understanding of the Streetworks noticing using DfT’s StreetManager; - Desirable
• CSCS Card -desirable;
• Strong communication skills;
• Strong presenting skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to maintain and build relationships;
• Strong listening skills;

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £4billion with the works due for completion in 2025. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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