Senior Highways Operations Leader - Local Authority

Omega Leeds; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK public-sector organisation is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead key highway services in West Yorkshire. The role involves overseeing multiple operational aspects, managing a large team, and ensuring the district’s network is safe and resilient. Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in highways or civil engineering. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary between £60k - £75k and exceptional benefits, including a pension.

Benefits

Exceptional package

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in highways, civil engineering, or environmental services.
• Ability to manage large teams and complex operational tasks.
• Strong understanding of public sector operations and statutory service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee highway maintenance and public rights of way.
• Manage multi-functional operational depot and statutory services.
• Lead skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff effectively.

Job description

A leading UK public-sector organisation is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead key highway services in West Yorkshire. The role involves overseeing multiple operational aspects, managing a large team, and ensuring the district’s network is safe and resilient. Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in highways or civil engineering. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary between £60k - £75k and exceptional benefits, including a pension.