Transport Co-Ordinator

Overview

As a Transport Co-Ordinator you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of developer related highway works, including instructing and processing legal agreements, auditing, and approving submitted designs and ensuring the payment and monitoring of fees.  You’ll be required to work with developers, their appointed agents, and contractors to develop and agree programmes of work, which minimise the impact on highway network and inconvenience to the public.

About us

It’s a great time to join one of our teams. Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate work with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire and you’ll be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK.

Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property and you will support us in delivering the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

In the Highways Development Management Delivery Team, you will work closely with our Transport Planners, Development Management and other Consultees, who comment on all types and size of planning applications that have an effect on the existing highway network or create new lengths of highway.

If Planning Permission is granted, the developer is required to enter into a legal agreement with the Council for the adoption of finished highway works. The Highways Development Management Delivery team takes schemes from the point of determination, through technical review of the submitted designs, the legal process, implementation and regular on-site inspections; all of which culminates in the final adoption of the works as highway maintained at public expense. The length of this process can vary from a matter of weeks for minor schemes, to several years for major projects.

The Highways Development Management team places communication at its core. We are a mix of office and field-based staff.

About the role

Ongoing growth and a high volume of new developments across Buckinghamshire have created an excellent opportunity to expand our team. We are therefore seeking to recruit additional staff to help manage this increased workload and support our continued success.

Development Management and its associated Delivery sits at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s growth agenda, increasing the prosperity of Buckinghamshire, whilst giving due consideration to existing residents, the environment and maintenance budgets.

In the Highways Development Management delivery team, you will deal with a wide range of individuals and companies, from those that have been in the industry for years to those that are starting out and need extra guidance.

The role is office based but will require periodic site visits & meetings. The Transport Coordinator role gives the applicant the ability to develop their knowledge and experience within Highways Industry whilst utilising the experience that you have already gained. Your development will be via ongoing on- the- job training, mentoring and external industry specific training courses.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for managing developer works, including instructing, and processing legal agreements and ensuring the payment and monitoring of fees and commuted sums, with assistance from the Delivery Team Leaders.
• Responsible for the technical audit and approval of submitted designs for highway improvements, to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations; briefing and consulting relevant teams both within Buckinghamshire Council and Transport for Buckinghamshire to obtain advice and where necessary technical approval for the submitted design.
• Attendance at public meetings, involving Councillors, Parish Councils, local forums, residents, businesses, and other organisations, to ensure regular and timely communications.
• Liaise with the developer and their appointed agents and contractors, to ensure that all works, and site operations are completed within the agreed plans, programmes and timescales; issuing instructions and directing the contractors to minimise disruption and inconvenience to the public. Where necessary, check and approve temporary traffic management plans in consultation with affected parties to minimise traffic congestion and risk off complaints and negative media.
• Support the Transport Inspectors to ensure that their duties are carried out effectively and to a professional standard.
• Supporting the Highways Development Management Delivery Team Leaders in the monitoring of income through development related agreements.

 

About you

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working in the service area/related professional field with evidence of knowledge and work responsibilities appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of relevant systems, regulations, legislation, best practice, policies and procedures, including health and safety.
• Representing employer at meetings with developers, their representatives and site staff, at all times during the development process.
• Responsibility for agreeing variations to works where necessary and negotiating with the developer or their representatives to agree and resolve unforeseen problems that occur during the construction of the works.
• Consulting internal staff and other interested parties to ensure that the works are carried out in an efficient and cost effective manner and co-ordinating works to ensure minimal disruption.
• Ensure the developer and contractors have complied with statutory Health and Safety requirements with respect to the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
• Good ICT skills including use of standard Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/HNC or equivalent in civil engineering or construction related discipline (or appropriate experience)
• NRSWA Accreditation.

Desirable

• Appropriate CSCS Card.
• Project Management qualifications

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

Because the role will entail county wide site visits a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

This job often involves travel for business purposes and may include occasional evening and weekend work.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Jo Thornton at [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire.  We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

 Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

 It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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