Highways Operations Lead — Safety, Growth & Impact

Amey Ltd; Leek; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

24 days annual leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Save with Amey discounts

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey Ltd in Leek is seeking a permanent Operations Manager to lead highways maintenance operations, ensuring safe, high‑quality delivery and value for money for our client. You will manage programmes, people and supplier relations and drive continuous improvement while upholding Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

We offer 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns and on-site base at our Leek depot.

Qualifications

• ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management desirable.
• HNC/Degree Construction and the Built Environment desirable.
• CIWM (WAMITAB) qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Operations Manager and commercial teams to develop business objectives, plans and budgets, ensuring revenue targets are met within budgets.
• Manage work programmes for the year, ensuring HSE compliance and adherence to One Amey Principles.
• Understand and deliver client requirements, support a customer-centric culture and pursue growth opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and direct reports, fostering the 'One Amey' culture and ensuring compliance.
• Oversee team performance, promote continuous improvement and best practices.
• Accountable for Health & Safety and Environmental Compliance, overseeing workmanship quality and HSEQ investigations.
• Manage day-to-day HR responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership & management

People management

IT & data analysis

Planning & organisation

Highways contract experience

Education

ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management

HNC/Degree in Construction and Built Environment

CIWM (WAMITAB) qualification

Job description

Amey Ltd in Leek is seeking a permanent Operations Manager to lead highways maintenance operations, ensuring safe, high‑quality delivery and value for money for our client. You will manage programmes, people and supplier relations and drive continuous improvement while upholding Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

We offer 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns and on-site base at our Leek depot.