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About the Role

This role will be based in the ICS Streets Service, focusing on technical aspects and project delivery related to utilities, engineering, streetworks, infrastructure planning/regulation, or construction. The position requires a problem-solving mindset, analytical and creative thinking to address blockers, and challenging the status quo. The role involves promoting the 'dig once' approach to streetworks, unpicking delivery challenges, and developing best practices for collaboration. Topics may include mains rehabilitation, streetwork and network management, repurposing abandoned assets, energy transition, and public realm improvements.

Responsibilities

Manage technical projects and processes for the ICS and act as an interface with technical stakeholders to secure delivery objectives and resolve technical barriers/issues.
Ensure timelines and deliverables are met; establish and maintain an effective project management approach.
Build new and maintain existing partnerships to assist the activities of the ICS; manage occasionally conflicting stakeholder needs, influence participation and persuade parties to change internal practices to drive long-term change in ways of working.
Apply and drive continual improvement of supporting digital tools, alongside specialized expertise to conduct technical activities.
Gather and effectively analyze relevant data to monitor and evaluate processes, validating ICS activities.
Provide advice on infrastructure coordination issues to the Mayor and other senior leaders.
Take the initiative to research emerging areas, generate analysis and explore technical feasibility of solutions.
Synthesize complex viewpoints and gain buy-in through compelling, well-thought arguments.
Build and maintain up-to-date awareness of regulatory, legislative, technical and policy changes in the infrastructure field.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships within and outside the GLA.
Manage project resources in accordance with the GLA’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.
Realize the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities to benefit the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.
Realize the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.

Requirements

Technical expertise on issues related to the water and Streetworks sectors, and addressing surface water flooding issues, as well as substantial experience relating to: Construction, Streetworks, Utilities, Development, Capital Delivery or similar.
Excellent written and oral skills and a track record of successful stakeholder communications, including producing effective visuals.
Ability to use a range of office and data-related software and digital tools, to an advanced level.
Strong programme and project management skills and experience, including evidence of successful delivery to time and budget, and refining processes over time.

Skills

Problem solving
Research and analysis
Planning and Organising
Communicating and Influencing
Building and Managing Relationships
Organisational Awareness

Location

Hybrid (anchored at Union Street)

Work Type

Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Degree or work experience in an engineering field (preference for civil engineers)

Salary/Compensations

£58,217 per annum

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave
Interest free season ticket loan
Interest free bicycle loan
Career average pension scheme

About the Company

Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners. Our staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for our great city.
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
The Mayor’s Infrastructure Coordination Service (ICS) is an innovative, award-winning, multi-disciplinary team that drives better collaboration in the planning and delivery of London’s utility infrastructure. The ICS operates four main service lines: the Streets Service (promoting collaborative streetworks and the dig once approach), the SuDS through Streetworks Market (launching the UK’s first environmental services market for SuDS). the Development Service (accelerating utility connections for strategic developments), and the Planning Service (undertaking long-term infrastructure planning for London).

Equal Opportunity

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.
Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.