Resurfacing Programme Manager

•    This role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home, subject to managerial approval, or from one of our offices.
•    33 days' annual leave (in addition to bank holidays).
•    The contract offered is permanent and full-time (37 hours per week).

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. As a Resurfacing Programme Manager, you will manage the lead delivery of Somerset Councils annual programme of carriageway resurfacing and surface dressing. This role involves overseeing planned and emergency machine-laid resurfacing and patching, as well as specialist treatments such as recycling, retexturing and Paco cover reinstatement programmes. 

 Your day-to-day work will involve:

•    Planning, monitoring and controlling the delivery of the resurfacing programme within budget and time constraints.
•    Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement and innovation in programme delivery. 
•    Providing technical advice and guidance on resurfacing matters to other teams and departments. 
•    Overseeing the management of planned and emergency machine-laid resurfacing and patching. 
•    Managing Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, including the preparation of construction phase health and safety plans. 
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, with agreement from the manager. 

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

•    A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. 
•    SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
•    CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Supervisor Card.
•    Experience in project management, financial management and contract management (such as NEC4). 
•    Extensive knowledge of surface treatments and resurfacing techniques and methods. 
•    Understanding of relevant design standards including DMRB and SHW. 
•    Knowledge of health and safety management and CDM regulations.  

This role involves frequent travel across rural areas of Somerset and lone working on occasion. 

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

The salary for the role is Grade 8 - £47,754 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Neil Guild on 01823 3658224 or neil.guild@somerset.gov.uk 

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

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