Highways Maintenance Manager

Equation Recruitment; Bleadon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and highway services company seeks an experienced Highways Maintenance Manager to lead the operational delivery of key maintenance services in North Somerset. Responsibilities include overseeing service delivery, managing teams, and fostering safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in highways maintenance operations and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to innovate in the highways sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive leadership environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways maintenance operations, including reactive works and winter maintenance.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing teams and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of highways legislation, including the Highways Act 1980 and CDM regulations.
• Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the efficient delivery of highways maintenance operations, ensuring all service targets and KPIs are met.
• Oversee winter maintenance planning, emergency response and 24/7 operational coverage.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Foster a proactive health & safety culture through strong leadership and risk management.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to drive operational and financial performance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Lead, support and develop operational teams to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Highways maintenance operations

People leadership

Financial management

Education

Relevant sector scheme or winter service qualifications

Job description

Overview

Highways Maintenance Manager. To 55k. Our client, a leading name in infrastructure and highway services, is seeking an experienced and driven Highways Maintenance Manager to join their senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of vital highways maintenance services across North Somerset.

The Role

As Highways Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for the operational delivery of our client's cyclical and reactive maintenance contract. Leading multiple service teams, you'll ensure smooth delivery across winter maintenance, drainage cleansing, emergency response, signage, line marking and more. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you'll champion a culture of safety, quality and innovation driving service excellence and building strong client relationships at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the efficient delivery of highways maintenance operations, ensuring all service targets and KPIs are met.
• Oversee winter maintenance planning, emergency response and 24/7 operational coverage.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Foster a proactive health & safety culture through strong leadership and risk management.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to drive operational and financial performance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Lead, support and develop operational teams to achieve their full potential.

About You

They're looking for a dynamic, commercially aware leader with a passion for operational excellence and service improvement.

Essential:

• Proven experience in highways maintenance operations, including reactive works and winter maintenance.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing teams and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of highways legislation, including the Highways Act 1980 and CDM regulations.
• Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable:

• IOSH / NEBOSH / CSCS or SMSTS qualifications.
• Experience in local authority contract management.
• Relevant sector scheme or winter service qualifications.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact service that keeps communities connected and safe.
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Real scope to innovate and make your mark in the highways sector.

Ready to take the next step in your highways career? Apply today and help shape the future of highway maintenance in North Somerset