Salary:£39,862 – £41,771

Duration: Permanent

Location: Bangor or Dolgellau

CLOSING DATE: 20/04/26 at 10.00am

Application forms and further details available through Gwynedd Council website: Jobs or by telephoning 01286 679076.

About the Role

The Assistant Route Manager will assist the Route Manager(s) in ensuring the delivery of a reliable road network in North and Mid Wales on behalf of Welsh Government (WG).

The role includes assisting in managing maintenance, operational and technical administration activities.

The Assistant Route Manager will manage the on-road inspection and investigatory requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) and implement relevant Codes of Practice to the trunk road network on behalf of the NMWTRA Network Occupancy Team.

To assist with monitoring and ensuring compliance of the Highways Act 1980 to support the integrity and operation of the road network.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commissioning and managing planned maintenance works programs, reactive maintenance and appropriate budgets for the maintenance of the road network utilising both public and private sector supply chain contractors.
• Responsible for overseeing maintenance and other operations within the trunk road network.
• Responsible for commissioning and overseeing the NMWTRA Service Providers and contractors undertaking activities during emergency situations on the road network.

Inspections

Working in conjunction with inspection personnel to ensure routine and specialist inspections, patrols and surveys are carried out on the relevant elements of the network in accordance with the Welsh Government Trunk Road Maintenance Manual (WGTRMM) or other adopted management plans.

Maintenance

To ensure the appropriate response to obstructions, defects and deficiencies identified by inspection/patrols etc. within required timescales, including commissioning, managing, and overseeing/supervising emergency and other reactive works as and when required using the appropriate resources and procurement mechanisms.

Inventory & Operational Records

To assist the Route Manager and Delivery & Inspection Team regarding the collation and maintenance of road infrastructure inventory information.

Incident Management

To undertake the role of Bronze (Operational) Commander for the Agency in the event of an emergency defined under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Risk Management

To assist the Route Manager(s) with risk management on the road network by the identification of risks. To ensure that appropriate risk reduction measures are implemented e.g. dealing with Category 1, 2 defects and obstructions.

Technical Administration

To assist the Business Unit with the provision of information and advice relating to:
• Third party and rechargeable claims
• Sections 74 (Occupancy) and 75 NRSWA sample fee recovery
• Commissioning and cost management
• Liaison with Partner Authorities

Asset Management

To liaise, inform and co-operate with other Agency and Partner Authority staff in relation to specific infrastructure types.

Job Specific Criteria
Essential

The roles requires the ability to work within a team environment.

Must be able to self-manage your time and workload.

Basic report writing skills appropriate to the post are desirable.

Confidence in dealing with contractors and other statutory undertakers.

Good interpersonal skills are desirable.

Qualifications and relevant training
Essential

HNC or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience, or  extensive relevant experience.

NRSWA qualification and training for Supervisors (or within 6 months of appointment).

A degree in Civil Engineering or related subject is desirable.

Relevant Experience
Essential

Highway maintenance and improvements on a trunk or principal highway network.

The following experience is desirable:

Inspection and assessment of highways.

Dealing with complaints.

Managing emergencies.

Contract supervision or in-house DSO or other workforce.

Skills and Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Experience in highway maintenance activities and associate legislation.

Knowledge of traffic management standards.

IT literate.

Awareness of Health & Safety best practices

Hold a current valid driving licence.

Familiarity with computer based management systems is desirable.

Knowledge of Works Ordering or other procurement systems is desirable.

Language requirements
Essential

Excellent communication skills in both Welsh and English is essential for North West Wales.