Overview

Salary: £26421 – £32076

Shift hours: 37

We have an exciting 2 year fixed term opportunity within our highways Network Management service for an Assistant Engineer/Senior Technician. In this role you will assist in the delivery of traffic and road safety initiatives including accident investigation, traffic regulation orders and other general measures to improve the safety and efficiency of the highway network.

Working on a number of high profile and innovative projects, you will have an opportunity to work closely with other members of the Traffic Management Team to deliver positive change for the city, building on the good work already undertaken in aiding road safety and enhancing  traffic management in Coventry.

Day to day you will be responsible for undertaking site inspections across the city, investigating and responding to enquires from elected members, members of the public and other stakeholders and managing and co-ordinating programmes of work to help residents, businesses and visitors to Coventry travel safely and conveniently across and through the city.

We seek a proactive, enthusiastic individual interested in highways and transport. You should have a practical working knowledge of traffic management and its role in ensuring people and goods can move efficiently and safely around the city.

You will need to be enthusiastic, and diplomatic and have previous experience in working with the public.

To be successful in this role you will also have

  • Experience in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
  • The ability to interpret and assess a range of data sources to aid and inform decision making
  • Proven capability to lead and manage tasks and projects effectively
  • Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme – As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date: Week Commencing 25th November 2024

Reference: coventrycc/TP/94197/10289

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