Head of Highways Maintenance and Management

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking an interim Head of Highways Maintenance and Management in Cambridge. This role will involve the oversight of highways services, ensuring performance and compliance with strategic objectives, while fostering a culture of high performance and accountability. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader capable of managing complex functions and stakeholder engagement, making this an exciting opportunity to significantly contribute to the local community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways maintenance and management.
• Proven track record in delivering customer-focused services.
• Strong understanding of capital and reactive works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all highway maintenance functions to ensure effective service delivery.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans for revenue and service innovation.
• Ensure compliance with asset management strategies and financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Strategic planning

Health and safety management

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31.05.2025

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Interim Opportunity: Head of Highways Maintenance and Management

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Highways Maintenance and Management to lead the strategic and operational delivery of highways services for a large public sector organisation.

Location: Cambridgeshire (2–3 days per week in the office)

Contract: 6 months initially

This senior role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of highways maintenance, including asset management, capital and reactive programmes, contractor performance, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering customer-focused services in line with corporate priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all highway maintenance functions to deliver an integrated, effective, and customer-focused service
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to drive revenue, savings, and service innovation
• Embed a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
• Provide performance management oversight for the delivery of highways programmes and services
• Ensure capital and reactive works are delivered in line with the organisation’s Highways Asset Management Strategy and Plan
• Oversee financial planning and management in line with corporate financial frameworks
• Maintain effective communication with key external stakeholders, including local partners and statutory agencies
• Provide elected members and leadership with clear, timely updates and insights on local highways activity
• Ensure all commissioned works follow procurement and contract management requirements
• Champion a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all operations

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV. A member of our team will be in touch with further details.