Salary: £43,421 – £45,441

Duration: Permanent 37 hours
Location: Newtown

CLOSING DATE: 11/07/24

Application forms and further details available through Gwynedd Council website www.gwynedd.gov.uk or by telephoning 01286 679076.

About the Role

We are looking for a manager to support the NMWTRA Mid Wales Regional Manager and to undertake the operational management and maintenance of the trunk road single network in the North Powys area of the Mid Wales region.

Delivering to the requirements of the Welsh Government Trunk Road Maintenance Manual and maintaining a safe and efficient Network on behalf of the Welsh Government.

The role is required to assist to manage delivery through Local Authority Service Providers as well as Consultants and Contractors.

You will assist to manage the Emergency Responses, Routine Maintenance and Capital Maintenance within the Mid Wales Region, managing 2 Assistant Route Managers.

The role includes participating in an out of hours service.

Who we’re looking for

Job Specific Criteria
Essential

Ability to work in a Team Environment.

Willingness to take responsibility for own actions within defined parameters.

High degree of self motivation and commitment.

Well developed interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and relevant training
Essential

Degree or equivalent in civil engineering or relevant subject, or HNC plus significant relevant experience.

Relevant Experience
Essential

Significant experience in managing and controlling projects and budgets.

Administration of procurement processes and management of construction contracts.

Management of highway maintenance activities.

Wide range of experience of highway maintenance and/or highway design.

Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential

Ability to organise work priorities, forward plan and deliver programmes.

Good report writing and presentational skills.

Ability to adapt to a broad range of operational issues

Good level of IT skills.

Health & Safety training with reference to the CDM Regulations

Current valid driving licence.

Language requirements
Essential

The ability to speak English is essential and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role