Q20564 - Highways Consultant

Tender description

Under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport, the Council are seeking to procure the services of a Senior Consultant as defined in the ESPO User Guide. Consultancy services are required to support the delivery of Manchester Council's Highways program of works. The Consultant will be a skilled Traffic Engineer who can demonstrate via the Council's Quality Questions that they have the ability to undertake the following activities:- • Lead on the technical approval of highway design and traffic engineering projects relating to S278 and S38 schemes, including the Brunswick PFI Development and Manchester Airport development works. • Work in the technical approval and management of a portfolio of highway design and engineering schemes associated with S278/38 developments across the city. • Lead on project communication with all stakeholders including residents, businesses, TfGM and elected members throughout the duration of the scheme. This includes answering stakeholder enquiries. • Work with other Council sections and developers to ensure a joined-up approach to traffic management across the city. • Have an understanding of GMRAPS and the process of inputting information on the Highways Permits integrated system. • Budget and project management of schemes, including the preparation of PIF documents for the costs relating to the recharge of fees to developers. • Preparation of Approval Reports for Exec. Member approval, and consultation reports to TMU for Stakeholder engagement • Extensive site supervision experience relating to civil engineering schemes, including footway and carriageway resurfacing and reconstruction, kerbing and drainage. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 20th October 2023