Highways Officer: Lead Local Roads & Maintenance

NY Highways; Skipton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Up to 29 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

NY Highways in Skipton invites an experienced Highways Officer to join our Highways Operations team. You will manage and monitor maintenance activities in the Skipton area, ensuring the network remains safe and serviceable for all users while coordinating with contractors, local authorities and the public.

This varied role combines technical knowledge, problem solving and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities for training, development and a strong safety culture within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working within highways maintenance, highways operations or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of highway inspection and maintenance practices.
• Experience planning, coordinating or monitoring works programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing highway inspections and ensuring compliance with required standards and service levels.
• Identifying and ordering maintenance works to address defects and maintain network safety.
• Liaising with contractors, local authorities, parish councils and members of the public on highway matters.
• Supporting the delivery of routine and reactive highway maintenance programmes.
• Playing a key role in winter maintenance and emergency response, helping keep communities connected during challenging conditions.
• Assisting with customer enquiries, public liability claims and highway-related investigations.
• Monitoring performance information and supporting continuous service improvement.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Driving licence

Education

Highways/civil engineering qualification

Job description

NY Highways in Skipton invites an experienced Highways Officer to join our Highways Operations team. You will manage and monitor maintenance activities in the Skipton area, ensuring the network remains safe and serviceable for all users while coordinating with contractors, local authorities and the public.

This varied role combines technical knowledge, problem solving and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities for training, development and a strong safety culture within a supportive team.