Public Rights of Way Officer

Public Rights of Way Officer Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

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Public Rights of Way Officer

Requisition

Public Rights of Way Officer Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Public Rights of Way Officer to join our Consulting Highways team. This is a hybrid role and with our office based in Manchester we welcome applications from across the area.

Amey and Trafford Council are working in partnership to deliver environmental and infrastructure services for Trafford. The One Trafford Partnership maintains and improves nearly 800 km of roads, 17,000 km of footways, 150 structures, 30,000 street columns and illuminated signs and 37 parks, in addition to collecting waste from 97,000 households. Innovative, new technology will be introduced across the services to deliver a more efficient approach for the Council and the residents of Trafford.

The Trafford Highways Consulting account provides the local highway authority function on behalf of Trafford Council. It comprises approximately 40 engineers, technicians and support staff and is organised into four teams dealing with Traffic, Development Control & Drainage, Highway Maintenance and Highway Structures.

• Review and maintain the Definitive Map and Statement for the Borough of Trafford.
• Review/write reports associated with Definitive Map Modification Orders including notices and where necessary attend Public Inquiries.
• Ensure the Public Rights of Way network is open and accessible in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Undertake inspections in response to issues, and audits of the Rights of Way network to identify actions required to ensure it meets legal requirements.
• Respond to general enquiries providing technical and professional advice and where necessary investigate, negotiate and resolve issues on the Public Rights of Way network.
• Advise and engage with elected members/officers, members of the public, landowners, developers and others on Rights of way issues.
• Review and comment on Planning Applications which have implications on Public Rights of Way.
• Act as expert witness representing the Council at Public Inquires, court hearings and other formal hearings relating to Public Rights of Way and Public access matters.
• Develop and deliver of a programme of works for the Client, managing all stages.
• Undertake technical work checks and approvals of drawings, Health and Safety packages and communications programmes.
• Resolve technical problems and issues to support the delivery of projects or design objectives.
• Resolve enquiries from Councillors, the public and stakeholders to support the delivery of the contract, projects or design objectives.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external business partners, customers and clients.
• Manage, monitor and report financial and resources stage assessments for Senior Management and Clients.
• Prepare and develop bid opportunities with partners and stakeholders.
• Reporting back to DfT /TfGM and other Stakeholders, supporting programme development and bids.
• Assist less experienced colleagues in ensuring compliance with pre-defined standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement in the services provided by the team.
• Take ownership of personal development in order to build professional capability.

• HNC/degree qualification related to Countryside and Environmental Management or similar. Ideally Full Membership of the Institute of Public Rights of Way (IPROW) or similar.
• Client focused approach to service delivery
• Understanding the legislation relating to Public Rights of Way law and practice, as part of the highway network
• Extensive knowledge and…