Senior Highway Asset & Programme Manager

Leicester City Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council in Leicester is seeking a senior highways professional to lead a team of engineers and transport specialists. You will develop and deliver a multi-million pound annual highways maintenance programme, ensuring carriageways, bridges, footways and cycle ways stay in good condition and act as the council's technical approval authority.

The role is based at 90 Leycroft Road with some home-working flexibility and requires visiting sites, depots, and attending meetings across the

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management experience in a busy highway environment.
• Proven track record in programme, project and contractual management within construction.
• Extensive highway and bridge maintenance and design knowledge to guide the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and transport professionals to develop and deliver asset management programmes.
• Provide technical guidance, manage budgets, chair meetings with internal/external teams, and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Highway engineering

Programme management

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Leicester City Council in Leicester is seeking a senior highways professional to lead a team of engineers and transport specialists. You will develop and deliver a multi-million pound annual highways maintenance programme, ensuring carriageways, bridges, footways and cycle ways stay in good condition and act as the council's technical approval authority.

The role is based at 90 Leycroft Road with some home-working flexibility and requires visiting sites, depots, and attending meetings across the