Job Description

Reference:
25-28589
Job title:
Street Works Team Leader
Directorate:
Environment
Service:
Transport and Countryside
Closing date:
18/07/2025 10:00
Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 37 Hour
Salary:
42,708 - 44,711 a year
Pay Scale:
PS3
Location(s):
Caernarfon

PLEASE NOTE Cyngor Gwynedd is committed to being an inclusive employer, and to enhancing the diversity of the workforce. Your application form will be assessed anonymously. Your title, name and email address will not be shared with the appointing panel for the purpose of shortlisting. You should carefully consider this when completing the further information section of the application form.

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Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.


We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.


(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)


For further information about this post please contact

Ceri Hughes Thomas on 01286 679367

Interview date - to be confirmed


Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH


Tel: 01286 679076


E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

CLOSING DATE: 18/07/2025

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.



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Personal attributes

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Essential

The ability to deal with people in difficult situations.


The ability to get the best out of the team.

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Desirable

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Qualifications and relevant training

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Essential

HNC/HND or equivalent in the field of Engineering / Safety.

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Desirable

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

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Relevant experience

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Essential

Experience of dealing with difficult situations.


Experience in the enforcement field.


Experience of dealing with professionals, Councillors and members of the Public.


Wide range of experience of dealing with good practice guidelines, national guidance / regulations / standards and legislation dealing with road management.


Experience of coordinating work in an organised manner.


Experience of conducting detailed risk assessments.

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Desirable

Qualification / training in managing people.?


Certified Supervisor Qualification.


Experience of managing a team.


Experience of managing projects.


Experience of arranging work within tight timetables.


Experience of dealing with legal matters / the law.

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Skills and specialist knowledge

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Essential

Good Information Technology skills.


Knowledge of road legislation including the Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA 1991) and the Traffic Management Act (TMA 2004).

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Desirable

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Language requirements

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Listening and Speaking - Intermediate

Able to maintain a fluent conversation on a number of various everyday subjects, and discuss cases involving the field of work.Able to follow a discussion in Welsh, in Clear Welsh, on familiar matters relating to the post. Able to contribute to the conversation and answer questions.

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Reading and Understanding - Intermediate

Understand everyday correspondence on familiar issues at work.Understand longer reports in Clear Welsh and be able to pick up the main points. (help may be required with the vocabulary).

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Writing - Intermediate

Able to write letters for a specific purpose, e-mails and short reports in Welsh and English, using vocabulary and simple phrases that are familiar to the field of work. (They will need to be checked before being sent out).



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Purpose of the post

Ensure that the Authority complies with its statutory duties in relation to the Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. Advise and assist the Service on issues regarding enforcement, licensing, policy, regulations and codes of practice. Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the centre of everything we do.
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Responsibility for functions

Staff - Responsibility for the unit's highways enforcement inspectors. Equipment and vehicle - Responsible for the necessary equipment and vehicle to carry out the day-to-day duties of the post.
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Main duties

Responsible for ensuring the protection of the highways structure and assets where work is being carried out by any organisation, contractor or person such as the Highways Authority on behalf of the Department. Responsible for providing professional supervision to Area Inspectors and Administrative Support Staff assigned to the Street Works Unit. Responsible for ensuring that the Council complies with its duty and obligations as a Highway Authority under Section 59 New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 to coordinate all the work on the highway to ensure that excessive delay or disturbance is not caused to road users. ? Responsible for ensuring that the Service complies with its statutory duties to protect the structure of the street and the integrity of any equipment installed on it. Lead on the duties and responsibilities allocated to the Service as a Highway Authority on matters concerning the safety of road users and ensure that all work on the highway is undertaken in a safe manner in terms of erecting signs, lighting and safeguarding. Responsible for ensuring that enforcement and statutory licensing duties are undertaken effectively under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991; for example, enforcement under Sections 65, 72 and 81 of the Act. ? Consult and provide professional advice on Highway matters and the New Roads and Street Works Act to other Council directorates, the Emergency Services, Statutory Undertakers, Contractors and others, placing specific emphasis on temporary work, traffic control proposals, safety and road closure. ? Represent the Council as a Highway Authority in meetings; e.g. Statutory Coordination meetings (Section 59/60 NRSWA), Local HAUC, Street Work Managers and others as required. Assist the Service to develop, promote and implement the Council's policies and programmes that deal specifically with duties, provisions and the implications of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. ? Develop relationships with statutory undertakers, contractors and others with the intention of influencing their policies and activities to present best practice and collaboration. Assist with the Performance Management of the Street Works team, including identifying training and development opportunities for staff, forward planning and the work programme. Assist in the preparation of reports, policy documents, technical plans in connection to Road Works, Coordination, Licensing and Enforcement. Represent the Council on national, regional and sub-regional groups that are relevant to the requirements of the post. Responsibility for self-development. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy. Operate within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality. Responsibility for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is handled in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint. Undertaking any other reasonable duty which corresponds with the salary level and responsibility level of the job. Responsible for reporting any concern or doubt that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
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Special circumstances

* The need to work unsociable hours from time to time.