Lead Highway Asset & Maintenance Engineer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Technical Officer for Carriageways & Footways to lead maintenance delivery and asset management across the city's highway network. You will advise on carriageway, footway and drainage work and drive the lifecycle plans for major schemes.

You will oversee a team of engineers, technicians and inspectors, review condition data, monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with legislation and the contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Civil/Highway Engineering.
• Experience in highway maintenance, standards and legislation.
• Experience supervising technical teams.
• Strong understanding of pavement management systems and asset performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on carriageway, footway, paved area and drainage maintenance activities.
• Lead and support a team of Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors.
• Review maintenance programmes, condition surveys and lifecycle investment plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and legislation.
• Oversee New Roads and Street Works Act compliance and inspections.
• Review highway maintenance scheme designs and approve technical variations where appropriate.
• Analyse asset condition information and pavement modelling data.
• Support the development of maintenance policies, standards and asset management plans.
• Work closely with contractors, utility companies, elected Members and local communities.

Skills

Highways Engineering

Education

Civil/Highway Engineering degree

Job description

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Technical Officer for Carriageways & Footways to lead maintenance delivery and asset management across the city's highway network. You will advise on carriageway, footway and drainage work and drive the lifecycle plans for major schemes.

You will oversee a team of engineers, technicians and inspectors, review condition data, monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with legislation and the contract.