Lead Highways Maintenance & Operations Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the Greater London area is looking for a Principal Operational Highway Engineer to oversee the maintenance of highways and civil engineering services. This role involves managing operational activities, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in highways maintenance and civil engineering, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highways maintenance, civil engineering operations, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of highway asset management and inspections.
• Proven budget management and maintenance programme skills.
• Confident in leading site inspections and monitoring service performance.
• Ability to influence service improvements and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of highways and civil engineering maintenance.
• Develop and manage maintenance programmes.
• Oversee budget management and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance and safety.
• Support the highways inspection regime for operational coordination.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Civil engineering operations

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Engineering technology

Asset management systems

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the Greater London area is looking for a Principal Operational Highway Engineer to oversee the maintenance of highways and civil engineering services. This role involves managing operational activities, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in highways maintenance and civil engineering, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality service delivery.