Co-ordinator

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council seeks a Roads Operations Team Manager to lead the maintenance and management of roads. The role involves overseeing projects, managing budgets, and developing staff to ensure safe and efficient road operations. The successful candidate will hold an HND/Degree in Engineering and have relevant management experience.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing road operations.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Roads Operations team to ensure road safety and maintenance.
• Oversee key projects and budgets for road improvements.
• Drive performance and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Team Management

Budget Management

Project Oversight

Education

HND/Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a dedicated individual to manage our Roads Operations team.

The team leaders will ensure that roads across the authority are well-maintained, safe, and efficiently managed. Working closely with the Roads and Transportation Manager, you will oversee key projects, manage budgets, develop staff, and drive performance to deliver excellent service.

The Roads and Transportation team is responsible for delivering the Council's strategic targets related to Road Maintenance and Improvements, Active and Sustainable Travel, Flooding and Flood Risk Management, Structures, Street Lighting, and Road Safety.

You will be responsible for managing our multi-skilled road operations team, as well as overseeing Winter Maintenance and a significant resurfacing programme to improve road conditions.

Requirements

The successful candidate will hold an HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualifications, with experience in managing road operations.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Additional benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling services

We encourage you to apply and share your experience and why you are suitable for this role. For more information about West Dunbartonshire Council and our benefits, please visit:

• About Us
• Benefits of Working with Us