Highways Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Lincolnshire seeks a Strategic Lead in Highway Maintenance & Operation to oversee their Highways and Operational Service. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 6 qualification, relevant professional membership, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Competitive hourly rate of £32 Umbrella LTD. Immediate start available.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus upon successful candidate placement

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience in a technical subject.
• Membership of a professional body like IHE, ICE, or IHT required.
• Experience in a leadership role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technical staff.
• Provide expert advice on works programmes, budgets, and legislation.
• Identify external funding opportunities for project efficiency.

Skills

Highway-related legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage complex workloads

Leadership of high-performing teams

Education

Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical subject

Management qualification or significant leadership experience

Membership of a professional body (IHE, ICE, or IHT)

Job description

Overview

A client within the Public Sector based in Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for a Strategic Lead Highway Maintenance & Operation to join their Highways and Operational Service Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a Highways/Transportation environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Council’s Highways and Operational Service, securing funding streams and working collaboratively with the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined Authority to deliver the Local Highway Plan strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Leading a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technical staff to deliver highway functions including Street Lighting, Highway Asset Maintenance, Structures, Flood Risk, Drainage and Highways Operations.
• Championing a safety-first approach for all staff and work sites.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on works programmes, budgets, best practice and legislation.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, elected members, and community representatives.
• Identifying and securing external funding opportunities to ensure value for money and efficiency savings.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• A minimum Level 6 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical subject.
• Membership of a professional body such as IHE, ICE, or IHT.
• Management qualification or significant experience in a leadership role.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Excellent knowledge of highway-related legislation, delivery, and best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads, deliver strategies, and lead high-performing teams.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £32 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £26 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.