Senior Highways Operations Leader – Public Sector

Omega; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for highways services. This role involves leading large, skilled teams, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive operational management experience in highways or civil engineering, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering. The position offers significant community impact and visibility at various levels.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior operational management experience in highways or civil engineering.
• Strong leadership skills for managing dispersed and unionized teams.
• Experience in delivering and coordinating large capital/revenue programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead large multi-skilled teams in highway and winter maintenance operations.
• Oversee planned, reactive, and emergency works for safe operation.
• Manage operational budgets, assets, and fleet compliance.

Skills

Senior operational management

Leadership of large frontline teams

Stakeholder engagement

Health & Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for highways services. This role involves leading large, skilled teams, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive operational management experience in highways or civil engineering, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering. The position offers significant community impact and visibility at various levels.