Highways Operations Manager

Service Care Solutions; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Lincolnshire seeks a Strategic Lead Highway Maintenance & Operations Manager. The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Council’s highway services, aiming to secure funding and deliver the Local Highway Plan. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 6 qualification and have experience in a local authority setting. The position is full time, offering £32 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Opportunity for diverse projects

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent knowledge of highway-related legislation

Strong stakeholder management

Ability to manage complex workloads

Education

Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical subject

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

Management qualification or significant experience in a leadership role

Job description

Overview

A client within the Public Sector based in Lincolnshire is recruiting for a Strategic Lead Highway Maintenance & Operation to join their Highways and Operational Service Team as soon as possible. The role is full time and temporary with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority in 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, secure funding streams and work collaboratively with the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined Authority to deliver the Local Highway Plan strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Champion a safety-first approach for all staff and work sites.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on works programmes, budgets, best practice and legislation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, elected members, and community representatives.
• Identify and secure 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 (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) 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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Highways Operations Manager
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
• Posted: Sep 18th 2025
• Closes: Oct 19th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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