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We have an exceptional opportunity for a Highway Permit Scheme Manager to join our Highway Works Permit Team and be a part of Solihull’s future success.

We pride ourselves on being a Council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. To help achieve this we work closely with our public sector partners, businesses, the voluntary sector, and communities to improve the lives of the people we serve.

We help to make big things happen – like the High-Speed Rail network, M42 Junction 5a, our housing growth programme aligned with the Local Plan and bringing forward exciting commercial and residential develops at Birmingham Airport, the N.E.C. and Arden Cross development.

As Highway Permit Team Manager, you will be responsible for a dedicated team, providing leadership and proactive management to ensure that the Council delivers its Traffic Management statutory duties and that all road and street works are co-ordinated effectively to ensure minimum disruption to highway users.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC) or above in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or similar discipline; or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge through significant experience in highway or traffic management or similar. Extensive and detailed knowledge and experience of implementing the requirements of traffic and highway legislation and the associated codes of best practice. Effective performance management with experience of supervising or managing others. Relevant and proven experience of managing engineering or highway related projects, including financial/budget monitoring. Experience of policy development for a highway network. Highly developed skills to engage with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to deliver a customer focused service.

In return we offer the opportunity to join us at what is a very exciting time in shaping the future for Solihull, working with a professional and friendly team. Working for Solihull we can also offer.

• A range of flexible working options. Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year. A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Family and carer friendly policies Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme As an essential car user, free parking is available.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Paul Tovey, Head of Highway Management at ptovey@solihull.gov.uk or Duljit Madahar, Strategic Lead, Highways Management at duljit.madahar@solihull.gov.uk

Closing date: 27 October 2024.

Interview dates: 6/7 November 2024.

Please note that we will not accept CVs for this role.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.