Principal Network Change Officer

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 45091 - 51356

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees who are Priority Movers.

Job Title Principal Network Change Officer

Permanent

Grade D -

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are seeking a highly motivatedPrincipal Network Change Officerto support the procurement of a new Highways Maintenance Contract.

This is an exciting and challenging role working aspart of the Highways PFI Contract Management Team. As the Principal Network Change Officer you will be directly responsible for managing maintenance responsibilities and liabilities for changes to the highway infrastructure and working alongside the service provider in managing the change process.

You will have a proven track record of working in highly complex procurement roles working with stakeholders and service providers to deliver high performing services in a complex environment. The role can at times be very demanding with competing priorities form senior stakeholders so the ability to work in a structured way under pressure is essential.

Reporting to the Performance Manager you will work collaboratively with other teams within the wider PFI Contract Management Team and external stakeholders to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the future service needs.

What you will do

Manage the process of changing the inventory of assets on the highway network in conjunction with service providers through:
Ensuring that there are robust processes to plan record and understand the consequences of change to the highway network;
Co-ordinating / facilitating the exchange of information needed to support transfer of maintenance liability from the council working with other parts of the council (acting as Highways Works Authority) and private developers;
Ensuring timely provision of information to enable changes to be made to payments to service providers to reflect changes in inventory; and
Supporting the process of long-term planning / asset management for Highway infrastructure through understanding the implications of planned changes

What youll need:

You will be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience with a strong background in operational management.

You will also demonstrate:

Experience of managing contracts and service providers
A working understanding of highway maintenance and management services
Knowledge of local authority statutory highway obligations
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
The ability to work independently and maintain high performance standards
Strong IT skills particularly in Excel to analyse data solve problems and improve processes

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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