9 London Borough of Waltham Forest jobs in England & Wales

Waltham Forest Highways is responsible of about 420km of roads, 900km of footpaths, 30km segregated cycle tracks and we require an experienced Network Co-Ordinator. We have a duty to manage our road network balancing the necessity of works on the highway with the right of road users to expect the minimum disruption from works. In order to provide maternity cover for a minimum period of 6-months, which might be extendable, the successful candidate will work within the Highways and Parking team and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners. Waltham Forest Highways is committed to providing a high-quality service to the residents of the borough and we are looking for a highly motivated person to become a valuable member of the team., The successful candidate will be involved in a varied range of tasks including assessment and coordination of:

• road & street works permit applications from utilities and highway authorities;
• highway licence applications from builders and developers for scaffolding, hoarding, cranes etc;
• events on or affecting highways;
• applications for Temporary Traffic Orders;
• temporary traffic-management proposals for all the above activities.
• Proposed temporary works within draft Construction and Logistic Plans (CLP) for proposed development sites
They will also be involved, in collaboration with our inspection team, in monitoring utility defects, immediate works and other potentially disruptive incidents on our road network.

The successful candidate will be experienced in carrying out a similar range of tasks and will have a good working knowledge of the applicable legislation, codes of practice etc. SWQR Supervisor qualification is also desirable but not essential. You would join a busy team within our Highways Department and should therefore have good time management and organisational skills and be prepared to meet strict deadlines. IT skills should include the ability to use Microsoft Office packages. Experience in the use of Symology Aurora and/or other Street Manager compatible street works management systems will be useful. Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; Suitable driver's license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment., Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.