Highways Operations Leader - Flexible & On-Site

Amey; Leek; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Cycle2Work scheme

Save with Amey discounts

Job summary

Amey is recruiting an Operations Manager to optimise highways maintenance operations from the Leek depot (ST13 7AB). This permanent, on-site role offers hybrid working options and a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday.

You will lead objectives with the commercial teams, manage annual work programmes, uphold H&S and One Amey principles, and drive performance improvements while delivering client value across the UK.

Qualifications

• ILM level 5 Leadership and Management (Desirable).
• HNC/Degree Construction and the Built Environment (Desirable).
• Hold or working towards a CIWM (WAMITAB) qualification.
• Experience of working on a Highways contract.
• IT and Data Analysis Skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Operations Manager and commercial teams to develop objectives, plans and budgets within revenue targets.
• Manage work programmes for the year, ensuring Health and Safety compliance and 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 and drive continuous improvement and best practices.
• Accountable for Health & Safety and Environmental Compliance, overseeing workmanship quality and HSEQ investigations.

Skills

IT and Data Analysis Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Experience of working on a Highwaysa0

Education

HNC/Degree Construction and the Built Environment (Desirable)

CIWM (WAMITAB) qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Amey is recruiting an Operations Manager to optimise highways maintenance operations from the Leek depot (ST13 7AB). This permanent, on-site role offers hybrid working options and a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday.

You will lead objectives with the commercial teams, manage annual work programmes, uphold H&S and One Amey principles, and drive performance improvements while delivering client value across the UK.