Area Service Manager

Carrington West; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Highways Operations Manager for a contract role in Yorkshire. The position involves overseeing highways maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing operational budgets. Ideal candidates will have strong highways operations experience and leadership skills. This role offers the potential for ongoing work beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering highways maintenance and infrastructure schemes.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and construction phase plans.
• Proven ability to manage teams and oversee operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a highways maintenance and operations team.
• Plan and manage costs of multiple schemes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Highways operations experience

Leadership

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Performance management

Tools

Highways management systems

Standard office applications

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Highways Operations Manager in Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a practical and delivery-focused Highways Operations Manager to join my client's highways maintenance team in Yorkshire. This is an initial 3‑month contract position, with ongoing work expected beyond the initial term. It is ideal for someone with strong highways operations experience looking for a contract role with long‑term potential.

Key Duties

• Leading a highways maintenance and operations team, overseeing routine and reactive maintenance, as well as winter service programmes.
• Planning, programming and managing the costs of multiple live schemes across a geographic area.
• Preparing construction phase plans and ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations.
• Managing the health and safety of operational staff and overseeing depot activities.
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery of services.
• Managing budgets, authorising payments and ensuring work aligns with policies and specifications.
• Driving continuous improvement through effective leadership, coaching and operational management.

Key Experience and Qualifications

• Delivering highways maintenance and infrastructure schemes, including full lifecycle management from planning through to construction.
• Strong knowledge and experience in producing construction phase plans under CDM.
• Managing teams and supervising operational staff within highways or local government environments.
• Working with internal and external suppliers to deliver efficient, high‑quality services.
• Applying knowledge of health and safety legislation, street works and highways standards.
• Leading performance‑focused teams, managing conflict and building positive partnerships.
• Producing reports, supporting business cases and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Using standard office applications and highways management systems.

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West or email the recruitment team. Even if you feel the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically, we welcome CVs from experienced professionals across the UK.

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