WP Recruitment

Network Manager (Highways) Industry: Local Authority Location: Newport, Isle of Wight (hybrid, minimum 2-3 days based on the Isle of Wight) Hours: 37 hours per week Days: Monday - Friday Duration: From 15th December for approx. 24 weeks, whilst recruiting permanently Duties: Supporting the Strategic Manager and Service Director, with the following duties: Lead and manage the network function on all network management and operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract Manage the scrutiny and approval of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) programme and planned investment Review maintenance strategies for all assets within O&M Programme Scrutinise NRSWA & Road space bookings, emergency road closures and SU programme Manage route, safety and cleansing inspections Review Service Provider performance weekly, monthly and annually and identify performance failures against contract and instigate internal audits to establish contractual position. Lead on managing Network Board, Programme Board and Member Review Board Manage client-side correspondence with public, members and Town and Parish Councils Approve CIP/LCR proposed treatments, designs and programming Approve condition survey methodology, surveyor selection and condition indices, structures inspection and maintenance strategy and schemes on recommendation by the Group Engineer Establish handback conditions Lead on Communications, Press Releases and maintenance of PFI website Experience: Substantial experience of successfully operating in a professional network management role in a comparable organisation. High level of knowledge of the management of Highways Services including contract management with the ability to demonstrate experience of successfully managing significant capital and revenue highways budgets. Able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of network management and associated processes and a strong understanding of best practice in the highways industry. Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills, with a demonstrable impact on the successful delivery of strategic objectives. Proven ability to analyse and solve complex network management issues in a Highways service, with sound investigatory skills and contemporary working knowledge of best practice. Proven experience in the leadership/ delivery of network management functions in a partnership arrangement. Must be educated to degree level with a relevant professional certification. Must be able to be based on the Isle of Wight for a minimum of 2 days per week. Salary: 36.94 per hour worked PAYE By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies. If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on (phone number removed) for further details.

Highways Project Managers (2 roles) Industry: Local Authority Location: Newport, Isle of Wight (hybrid, required to be on the Island twice per month) Hours: 37 hours per week Days: Monday - Friday Duration: from 15th December, for approx. 24 weeks. Duties: Projects will include: DfT Safer Roads scheme Active travel schemes linked to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) Equalities Act and Pedestrian Improvements Surface Water Drainage Schemes Schemes related to the active landslip area in and around the South Wight. Duties to include To establish appropriate project governance and produce the clear and concise documentation for reporting into the relevant boards and committees. To facilitate and support co-operative and partnership working with communities, partners and stakeholders Ensure that all stakeholders are identified and managed effectively, ensuring that there is regular engagement with them To commission client appropriate professional services and developer contracts as necessary To make decisions on delivery; managing the risk to the council and providing guidance to key strategic decision-makers To add value to projects and the wider corporate approach to regeneration To oversee and direct projects from conception to completion, managing project plans, delivery and budgets To be responsible for the quality assurance and overall integrity of projects and programmes within the highways capital programme. Bring significant technical expert knowledge of development financing and delivery routes. Experience: Substantial experience of managing and delivering civil engineering and structural asset projects with evidence of specialist knowledge in this area. Ability to demonstrate successful service planning and workload management across a broad range of competing demands. Management and delivery of multiple schemes simultaneously. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, elected councillors, partners, and others. Able to lead public and stakeholder meetings dealing with complex issues. Able to demonstrate negotiation skills, tact, and diplomacy in order to work with many different views and opinions. Experience of financial management functions e.g., capital and revenue budgets, procurement, raising orders and invoicing, good knowledge of construction and material markets. The ability to work on the Island for at least two days per month. Salary: £36.94 per hour worked PAYE By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies. If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on (phone number removed) for further details.