Highway Maintenance Lead: Safety, Standards & Delivery

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Team Leader to support highway maintenance schemes and related infrastructure through a contract opportunity. The role will provide technical leadership, oversee service delivery and promote high standards of health, safety, environmental performance and customer service.

You will manage complex technical issues, advise on scheme planning and compliance with highway standards, represent the service at project boards, supervise colleagues, and

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance, highways engineering or a related infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of highway maintenance practices and relevant standards.
• Ability to assess complex technical issues and make well-informed decisions.
• Knowledge of health and safety, environmental compliance and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex technical issues relating to highway maintenance schemes.
• Provide professional advice on scheme planning, design and compliance with standards.
• Represent the service at project boards and negotiate with contractors.
• Supervise, mentor and train colleagues, plan workloads and support development.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure works meet approved designs and regulations.
• Prepare reports, maintain records and respond to enquiries via portals.
• Develop routine highway maintenance programmes for publication.
• Work with contract management colleagues to ensure procurement compliance.

Skills

Highways engineering

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Matchtech, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Team Leader to support highway maintenance schemes and related infrastructure through a contract opportunity. The role will provide technical leadership, oversee service delivery and promote high standards of health, safety, environmental performance and customer service.

You will manage complex technical issues, advise on scheme planning and compliance with highway standards, represent the service at project boards, supervise colleagues, and