Salary:£38,626 – £40,476

Duration: Permanent

Location: Aberaeron/Aberystwyth or Llandrindod Wells

CLOSING DATE: 15/05/25 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 trunk 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 ensuring compliance with the enforcement and licensing provisions of the Highways Act 1980.

Who we’re looking for

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.

Communication skills in both Welsh and English is desirable for North East and Mid Wales.