The key purpose of this position within the Highways Network Management Team is to ensure the delivery of statutory duties contained within the Highways Act 1980 (and other legislation) regarding the 275 bridges, and other structural assets across the highway network in Wakefield District.The post holder will assess, inspect, identify, promote, direct and commission programmes of work as necessary to ensure these highway assets are retained in a safe and serviceable manner.The post holder will be responsible for managing inspections, programmes of maintenance work, and will produce specific reports pertinent to asset needs.The postholder will manage and report on all financial matters pertinent to the Bridges Team.The post holder will be responsible for investigating problems and requests for service from the public and other sources, identifying and communicating solutions to others including senior officers, councillors, members of the public, external bodies and landowners for potential implementation using all appropriate methods of communication.The post holder will provide day to day operational and technical expertise and support to ensure activities on the District's structural assets retained in accordance with current legislation, and council policies.The post will obtain Statutory Technical Approval Authority for all highway structures matters affecting the highway network - both internal and external to the Council.Job title Bridges Team Leader Job reference 243296 Date posted 04/08/2025 Application closing date 07/09/2025 Location Wakefield One, Burton St, Wakefield WF1 2EB Salary £47,181.00 - £50,269.00, Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Permanent Attachments Job descriptionThe key purpose of this position within the Highways Network Management Team is to ensure the delivery of statutory duties contained within the Highways Act 1980 (and other legislation) regarding the 275 bridges, and other structural assets across the highway network in Wakefield District.The post holder will assess, inspect, identify, promote, direct and commission programmes of work as necessary to ensure these highway assets are retained in a safe and serviceable manner.The post holder will be responsible for managing inspections, programmes of maintenance work, and will produce specific reports pertinent to asset needs.The postholder will manage and report on all financial matters pertinent to the Bridges Team.The post holder will be responsible for investigating problems and requests for service from the public and other sources, identifying and communicating solutions to others including senior officers, councillors, members of the public, external bodies and landowners for potential implementation using all appropriate methods of communication.The post holder will provide day to day operational and technical expertise and support to ensure activities on the District's structural assets retained in accordance with current legislation, and council policies.The post will obtain Statutory Technical Approval Authority for all highway structures matters affecting the highway network - both internal and external to the Council.
