Highways Manager (South)

Shared Services Partnership; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Highway Manager to join the Highway Delivery team at Hampshire County Council. You will lead a team of up to 50 staff, oversee highway maintenance, and collaborate with service contractors to improve and expand the highway network. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement between Bishops Waltham and Totton and provides opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid sick leave

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety management, Highway Law, and materials used in highway construction.
• Experience in financial management and asset management principles.
• Understanding of Contract management (especially NEC4 Contracts).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams ensuring effective workload distribution.
• Oversee recruitment, performance, and budget control.
• Implement improvements and ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC621360
Salary Range: £63,851 - £71,610 per annum
Work Location: Bishops Waltham and Totton Highway Depots (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
Interview Date: 8 July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highway Manager to join our Highway Delivery team at Hampshire County Council.

Highways Delivery is seeking a highly motivated Highways Manager to join our senior management team. As part of the Highways service, we manage and maintain the highways assets within Hampshire. In this role, you will collaborate with other Highways Managers and our Service Contractor to provide strategic leadership to teams responsible for both reactive and proactive highway maintenance.

The Role:

As the Highways Manager you will oversee a team of up to 50 staff and lead on the delivery of both reactive and planned improvements to the network. Working closely with our service contractor you will play an important role in identifying and implementing improvements, exploring new ways of working with our partners and supply chain to encourage collaboration and thereby improve the service we provide to the residents of Hampshire. You will need excellent communication skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels. For information about the service and our recent projects, please visit Highways Careers

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage Highways Delivery teams, ensuring effective workload distribution, resource planning, and staff development
• Oversee recruitment and team performance, maintaining service standards and budgetary control
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery aligned with strategic goals
• Monitor and improve service delivery through innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to policies and asset management principles
• Manage emergency highway responses and contribute to 24-hour service provision during adverse weather or incidents
• Engage with stakeholders, including the public and elected members, handling enquiries, FOIs, and complaints with professionalism
• Support training initiatives, including graduate and apprenticeship programmes, to foster team growth and future talent
• Make key operational decisions on resource allocation, budget setting, and prioritisation of maintenance and improvement works

What we’re looking for:

You will have good knowledge of the highway environment, including a knowledge of Health and Safety management (including CDM Regulations), Highway Law, materials and construction methods used, as well as an understanding of Contract management (specifically NEC4 Contracts). You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of financial management and the application of asset management principles alongside a good understanding of the political context in which we work, both nationally and locally.

There are many reasons why we are an excellent choice for your next career move:

• We offer a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment which promotes an excellent work-life balance
• Hybrid working: This role is based between Bishops Waltham and Totton depots with a hybrid working arrangement (office and home working) to suit operational requirements
• We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) in accordance with our Inclusion Strategy
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally
• The support of a wider team who will value you and what you achieve

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Highways Manager (South) Candidate Pack

Please note this post is Politically Restricted.

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