Highways Maintenance & Flood Risk Manager

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council in Bridgend is seeking an experienced leader to head the Communities Directorate's Highway Maintenance, Flood & Coastal and Streetworks functions. You will oversee maintenance of highway structures, carriageways, footways, and flood defence assets, directing a team of 7 engineers, inspectors and technicians, with an annual highway revenue budget around £2 million.

The role requires collaboration with external partners and elected representatives, and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience of running a multi-functional department with a wide portfolio of roles and duties.
• Ability to oversee Highway Maintenance and Flood & Coastal Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage service areas including maintenance of highway structures, carriageways, and footways.
• Manage the department tasked with flood and coastal management across the County Borough.
• Direct the streetworks team to monitor and coordinate works on the Highway network.
• Lead a team of 7 (engineers, inspectors, technicians) and manage a highway revenue budget of about £2 million per year.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, external companies, local members, Senedd Members, MPs and the public.
• Complete a Health Surveillance assessment via Occupational Health Service.
• Winter Maintenance, Standby Duties and Emergency Response are a requirement.

Job description

Bridgend County Borough Council in Bridgend is seeking an experienced leader to head the Communities Directorate's Highway Maintenance, Flood & Coastal and Streetworks functions. You will oversee maintenance of highway structures, carriageways, footways, and flood defence assets, directing a team of 7 engineers, inspectors and technicians, with an annual highway revenue budget around £2 million.

The role requires collaboration with external partners and elected representatives, and compliance