Highways Planner

Location: Home based with site location visits as required.

Hemiko are recruiting for a Highways Planner
reporting to the Head of PreConstruction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Head of PreConstruction in the design and development of Heat Network traffic management solutions. Early engagement with the relevant local authorities and associated stakeholders to the project(s). Providing accurate early analysis of potential risks that may hinder future road space booking applications.

We are looking for an applicant that has NRSWA 1991 supervisor qualifications Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual knowledge has a working knowledge of the current CDM 2015 regs and The Highways Act 1980.

We appreciate that no ones circumstances are the same and having the flexibility in working environments work is essential to our wellbeing. If this is significant to you let us know when you apply and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin gender gender expression disability age trade union activity marital status religious belief sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from exArmed Forces personnel reservists armed forces veterans cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

About Hemiko

Hemiko is a fastgrowing innovative business which is looking to invest in and deliver over 1bn of heat network projects in the coming years. We fund design build operates and maintain low carbon district energy networks and building energy systems. This work is for communities towns and cities. We work with local authorities developers house builders and property owners.

We are looking to lead on town and city scale decarbonisation. We recognise that the decarbonisation of heating and the built environment is one of the least known and solution clear areas this is where we are focused and where we will be deploying our investment and our resource.

We are an innovative design and proactive intelligence led company looking to attract people who think around a problem and past an issue. We want to be at the front end of commercial and technical innovation and are looking for team members to come on that journey.

Some of our current projects include:

• The design installation operating and funding of a district heating system to serve 3500 homes in Clapham as part of a major regeneration project.
• The design installation and operation of a new city centre wide low carbon district heating system for the City of Cardiff.
• The design installation and operation of a ground source heat pump system to provide heating and cooling to a new development of 300 homes a gym and office building in South London.
• The design and installation of a heat network in a rural community in Cambridgeshire to replace oil boilers in 300 homes with centralised low carbon heat generation.
• Developing detailed longterm decarbonisation plans for existing large scale district heating networks to allow them to transition from gas fired CHP led generation to low carbon generation.

Hemiko is absolutely committed to an honest and collaborative approach to all our work always looking for better ways to do things and avoid the business curses of unnecessary complexity and silos.

We are a young friendly business in the very rapidly growing low carbon energy sector which provides significant opportunities for career flexibility and development. We focus on delivering bespoke solutions with positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

The Role

Hemiko are seeking a Highways Planner to work under the Head of PreConstruction to learn and develop while delivering value to the PreConstruction and Construction teams.

Specifically the successful candidate will have the primary purpose to support the PreConstruction and Construction teams in the leadership and management of multiple projects to effectively manage develop and deliver the traffic management duties of the Business. The role is required to manage the design and implementation of traffic management solutions and to oversee the regulatory permitting and licensing requirements. To actively manage the notification of works being undertaken formal booking of the highway space(s) and ensuring start stop notices are issued. To evaluate options that address and resolve issues and develop relationships vital to the continued commercial footing of the Business promoting the use of existing and new technology to improve the management of the highway network during the project lifecycle. To work with Snr PreConstruction managers and the Estimation team to review risks within concept designs and to support in quantifying these risks in time and budgetary constraints.

The Heat Network industry is currently under consultation to work under Ofgem oversight and assume the similar rights under legislation as the other statutory utilities. We have an expectation that the successful candidate will support in this journey and take ownership of the use of Street Manager portal and other tools and obligations (As Built Drawings) uploads to NUAR. Experience in district heating networks is preferred but not essential.

The compact nature of the business and our rapid growth means that the candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a friendly environment working with and alongside a broadly experienced team of commercial professionals of varying levels.

Candidate

We are looking for someone who is organised selfmotivated and positive in their outlook. The company is relatively small but with very fast growth trajectory over the coming 3 years and beyond. The candidate will be able to work as part of a functional commercial team and the project team(s) to which they are assigned and take ownership and fulfil their tasks to a high standard and on time.

The candidate will need to be comfortable communicating with team members highways authorities council representatives and traffic management providers.
They will be personable and a good communicator.

We will want you to join our journey toward a more environmentally and technically responsible and effective way of delivering energy systems; moving away from conventional processes into a more innovative and freethinking environment. Our business culture promotes this approach with a persistent willingness to listen to new ideas and explore new solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Working under the direct supervision of the Head of PreConstruction.
• To deputise for the Head of PreConstruction at public forums Committees and other meetings to discuss traffic management highway disruption control Lane Rental charges or other highway issues.
• To investigate complex traffic management parking suspensions road safety and
• environmental problems raised by the Local Authority the public and other sources including assessing alternative solutions implementing Traffic Regulation Orders as necessary obtaining temporary works engineering designs accurate work programmes and estimates for projects monitoring their progress and arranging implementation in accordance with financial legal and other requirements.
• To provide specialist expertise and knowledge in relation to Traffic Management for training and professional supervision of colleagues within the business and working with other areas to ensure systems operate in a cohesive and seamless manner and to give technical and professional advice to the Local Authority and Partners where appropriate.
• To work closely with the Hemiko communications team to support ensuring our communications are compliant to legislation and are issued on the correct timelines to regulation. To also support in nonmandatory communications to provide best in industry engagement with stake holders and the general public.
• To process and submit complex permit applications by investigating their impact on the highway network and liaise at a senior level with planners developers consultants the public and colleagues within other teams in the formulation of these submittals.
• To manage / supervise other subordinate team members where appropriate and demonstrate motivational skills developing participation teamwork ensuring good communication and equipping and motivating others.
• To actively engage all key players and stakeholders in the delivery of traffic management schemes throughout the UK ensuring alignment in local council policies.
• To consider and anticipate the impact of new government legislation/policies on the delivery of the service taking immediate action where necessary to prepare for the future.
• Compliance with the New Roads and Street Works regulations departmental and service protocols and procedures for commissioning management and the implementation of highway projects and traffic schemes including preparation of tenders assessment award and management of procurement of services and specialist consultancy support.
• To effectively engage with the political leadership building trust credibility and rapport. Building networks and promoting relationships across the industry and Council ensuring an excellent and transparent information is relayed to the local authority general public the business community community groups the Emergency Services general public services eg. Buses etc.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Has experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes.
• A knowledge understanding and experience of traffic management public rights of way highways boundaries and highway development control techniques and related legislation.
• Experience of Traffic Regulation Orders and statutory background.
• Experience of dealing with complex traffic management public rights of way or highway development control issues.
• Experience in the design and implementation of complex traffic or highway engineering proposals or similar highway related measures.
• Ability to prepare accurate work programmes monitor progress and financial expenditure and react appropriately to changes in programmes.
• Ability to advise and provide detailed observations on the implications of permanent and temporary traffic management strategies public rights of way disability and highway development control issues.
• Experience of dealing with Members the public and other interested parties such as consultants and developers at a senior level.
• Develops strong professional relationships with colleagues and acts as an advocate for the Business unit through constructive and supportive working to deliver transport and disruption mitigation objectives and the aspirations of local communities.
• Experience in using IT applications including word processor spreadsheets databases the internet and the preparation of complex technical drawings using systems such as AutoCAD or GIS.
• Knowledge of use of the NUAR online portal (training can be given)
• Knowledge and use of the 1Streetwork TM design portal (training can be given)
• A full driving licence with a willingness to drive to a variety of sites when required within the UK and to other locations as necessary.
• CSCS card. (desirable)
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualified. (desirable)
• NRSWA Supervisor Qualification: LA and S1 key certificates as a minimum.
• Relevant qualification for design of Traffic Management systems and applications.

Remuneration and Info

• Remuneration: Base 70000 (depending on experience).
• Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
• An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
• Holidays 25 days a year plus statutory holidays with an option to purchase or sell up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
• Pension plan provision.
• Private health care scheme available.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Car lease scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Continuing learning and development opportunities.
• Company PC/laptop etc.

Application

To apply please complete the online application form on BambooHR. However for an informal chat please contact Stuart Foley Head of PreConstruction: