Head of Highway Maintenance & Infrastructure Strategy

Cambridge County Council; Little Stukeley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Additional annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Pension AVCs

Development opportunities

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Cambridge County Council invites applications from a strategic leader to head the Highway Maintenance and Management function. You will oversee planned, cyclical and reactive works across roads, footways, drainage and structures, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and work with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services. We seek a senior professional with civil engineering or related experience, capable of shaping maintenance strategies,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking in highway maintenance.
• Experience overseeing large multi-disciplinary teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the highway maintenance and management team to deliver safe, reliable roads.
• Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies and plans.
• Monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage budgets and resources.

Job description

Cambridge County Council invites applications from a strategic leader to head the Highway Maintenance and Management function. You will oversee planned, cyclical and reactive works across roads, footways, drainage and structures, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and work with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services. We seek a senior professional with civil engineering or related experience, capable of shaping maintenance strategies,