Highways Delivery Lead - M25

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the highways industry is seeking a Delivery Lead for highway assets on the M25 in London. This role involves managing inspections, maintenance, and projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers unique challenges and career growth opportunities in a dynamic sector, with significant investment in highway infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance and leadership.
• Proven track record managing inspections and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote safety standards within the team.
• Manage a large team to deliver projects on time.
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Highway Maintenance

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description: Delivery Lead - Highway Assets (M25, London)

Our client, a prominent organisation in the highways industry, is seeking a Delivery Lead for highway assets on the M25 in London.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Experience in highway maintenance and leadership
• Proven track record in managing inspections, maintenance, and projects related to pavement, barrier, fencing, and drainage assets
• Strong leadership and team management skills, preferably within a matrix organisation
• Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a similar field, or equivalent industry experience
• Certifications such as PMP or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote safety standards and behavioural safety within the team
• Manage a large team to deliver inspections, maintenance, and projects on time and to quality standards
• Oversee a portfolio of asset inspections, maintenance, and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Schedule and execute inspections, maintenance, and projects within set timescales and quality parameters
• Manage budgets and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders and clients, escalating issues when needed
• Coordinate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and standards
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, and report on portfolio delivery

This role offers the opportunity to work on the busiest motorway section in Europe, with over £100m invested annually in highway infrastructure, providing unique challenges and career growth in the highways sector.