Highways Team Leader

BBT

Job Description

To work in either our Ealing or Sidcup office on our Inspection of Highway Structures Contract in TfL's North Area.
The successful applicant will lead a team of up to 6 engineers and inspectors, delivering inspections and project work across a defined geographical sector of the North Area, and reporting to the Structures Project Manager.

DIMENSIONS
Direct Reports Budget Responsibility
6 Engineers or Inspectors Team turnover approx £400k p.a

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
 To deliver the programme of Principal and General Inspections to acceptable quality standards and financial targets.
 To provide effective leadership to the team, and assist in allocating and managing staff and other resources to deliver projects to agreed budgets and timescales.
 To develop the inspection programme with project stakeholders (including the contractor, client and other Mouchel Parkman teams), and to co-ordinate their input to the inspection programme, facilitating its successful delivery.
 To deliver highways structures projects to acceptable quality standards and financial targets.
 To act as financial Project Manager for inspections and projects, managing the financial aspects of projects in a robust manner, including preparation and monitoring of cost plans, weekly monitoring of project costs, and reporting to the Inspection Team Manager and Divisional Manager at monthly financial reviews.
 To develop and mentor team members.
 To conduct staff appraisals and development reviews.
 To closely monitor the state of progress on all projects to ensure programmes are met, and report frequently to the Inspection Team Manager on progress, identifying workload and resource needs.
 To identify obstacles to meeting programmes as early as possible, and be proactive in eliminating these obstacles.
 To advise clients on compliance with statutory and industry best practice.
 To be responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with corporate Quality Management standards, ensuring all outputs are properly reviewed/checked in accordance with corporate QM procedures.
 To ensure that all project work is carried out in compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations (with appropriate specialist advice where necessary).
 To operate in compliance with company procedures, best practices and any legislation current at the time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications  Preferably in possession of Honours degree in civil/structural engineering.
 Either MICE qualified (or working towards) or similar
Knowledge / Experience  High level of competency in design/construction supervision/maintenance/inspection of highway structures
 Competent in relevant health and safety requirements, including CDM Regulations
 Competent in Quality Management
 Able to develop strong stakeholder relationships.
 Able to lead and motivate a team.
 Project and programme management skills.
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
Technical Skills / Ability  Ability to communicate successfully with a range of contacts, both orally and in writing.