Senior Highway Asset & Program Manager | Remote-Optional

ICE Recruit; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City Council is seeking a senior highways professional to lead a team of engineers and transport specialists in delivering a multi-million pound annual maintenance programme. You will oversee asset management, provide technical guidance, manage budgets, and liaise with consultants, contractors, and the public to keep the highway network safe and well maintained.

You will chair meetings with internal and external teams, present to politicians, and ensure delivery of statutory duties across the

Qualifications

• Experience in leading highway engineering teams within a busy environment.
• Proven track record in programme, project and contractual management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholders and politicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and transport professionals to develop and deliver asset management programmes.
• Provide technical guidance, manage budgets, chair meetings, and present to management and politicians.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and the public to ensure highway assets are maintained.

Job description

City Council is seeking a senior highways professional to lead a team of engineers and transport specialists in delivering a multi-million pound annual maintenance programme. You will oversee asset management, provide technical guidance, manage budgets, and liaise with consultants, contractors, and the public to keep the highway network safe and well maintained.

You will chair meetings with internal and external teams, present to politicians, and ensure delivery of statutory duties across the