Highways Operations Manager

Omega Leeds; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK public-sector organisation is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead key highway services in West Yorkshire. The role involves overseeing multiple operational aspects, managing a large team, and ensuring the district’s network is safe and resilient. Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in highways or civil engineering. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary between £60k - £75k and exceptional benefits, including a pension.

Benefits

Exceptional package

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in highways, civil engineering, or environmental services.
• Ability to manage large teams and complex operational tasks.
• Strong understanding of public sector operations and statutory service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee highway maintenance and public rights of way.
• Manage multi-functional operational depot and statutory services.
• Lead skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff effectively.

Job description

• Senior Operations Manager - Highways Local Authority
• Location: West Yorkshire (District-Based, Multi-Site)
• Salary: £60k - £75k Target, Exceptional Package and Pension
• Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
• Sector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations

A leading UK public‑sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways Senior Operations Manager to lead large, high‑profile frontline highway services across a major district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels—ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large‑scale public realm delivery.

The role oversees a complex portfolio including :

Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with multi‑million‑pound assets and budgets

You’ll lead c100+ skilled and semi‑skilled frontline staff, manage a multi‑functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district’s network safe, open, and resilient.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Operations Manager, Highways - Local Authority

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