Pavements Manager

Main Roads WA; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public infrastructure agency is looking for an experienced Pavements Manager to join its Materials Engineering team in Welshpool, UK. The role involves providing technical guidance on pavement design, managing engineering teams, and developing innovative materials solutions for road construction. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and expertise in pavement engineering, with strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and flexible work options available.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pavement design, rehabilitation, and construction.
• Experience in geotechnical and pavement engineering, including slope stability.
• Ability to develop engineering guidelines and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic geotechnical and pavement advice for future infrastructure.
• Deliver design review and technical advice to support quality standards.
• Lead research on new products and technologies for pavements.

Skills

Pavement design

Geotechnical engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering or materials science degree

Job description

At Main Roads we are committed to delivering a world‑class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We oversee the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pavements Manager to join our Materials Engineering team. The role provides expert technical advice and ensures the effective implementation of Main Roads Materials Engineering standards, guidelines, specifications, methods and processes for the design, construction and maintenance of pavements across Western Australia.

In this role you will coordinate and manage geotechnical and materials engineering teams to deliver expert technical advice on ground conditions, slope stability, bridge foundations, pavement design, materials science and pavement surfacing treatments. You will manage research and development of new and alternative products and technologies and lead the development and implementation of updates to guidelines and specifications to support the adoption of appropriate innovations and sustainable materials that offer whole‑of‑life‑cycle benefits.

You will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the materials supply industry, geotechnical design consultants, the road infrastructure construction and maintenance industry, contract and project management teams, and Main Roads asset management, technical services and project delivery managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic geotechnical and pavement advice to inform the planning of future road infrastructure requirements.
• Deliver design review and technical advice to support quality standards in project delivery, investigation and analysis of pavement failures, and selection of appropriate treatments.
• Lead research and development of new and alternative products and technologies.
• Develop and implement updates to guidelines and specifications to promote sustainable materials and whole‑of‑life‑cycle benefits.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork within the materials engineering leadership team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant engineering or materials science degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of pavement design, rehabilitation, construction, maintenance and performance testing.
• Experience in geotechnical and pavement engineering, including slope stability and bridge foundations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engineering guidelines, specifications and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Option to work 37.5hrs or 40hrs per week.
• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Attractive leave provisions, including leave loading and purchased leave.
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing focus.

How to Apply

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
• A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
• Procedures for the design and rehabilitation of pavements with unbound, modified, cemented, asphalt and rigid layers.
• Pavement materials, products and specifications, including natural occurring materials.
• Site investigation and laboratory testing technologies.
• Knowledge of pavement construction, rehabilitation and maintenance practices and processes.

Diversity Statement

At Main Roads we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. We foster an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

• All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre‑employment medical questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
• Applicants deemed as suitable but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to "similar vacancies" within Main Roads subject to business requirements.

Attachments

• applicant information.pdf
• jrs pavements manager level 7.pdf
• working with us.pdf