Senior Highways Operations Manager - Local Authority

Staffline Group PLC; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK public-sector organisation is searching for a Highways Operations Manager in West Yorkshire to lead diverse teams and oversee high-profile highway services. Candidates should possess significant experience in managing operational teams within highways, civil engineering, or environmental services. The role includes responsibility for operational budgets, compliance with health and safety legislation, and delivery of complex service improvements. This position offers influence on regional infrastructure and environment projects, with a strong community impact.

Qualifications

• Significant senior operational management experience in highways or civil engineering.
• Proven experience with complex operational budgets and large-scale assets.
• Experience leading unionised workforces and managing high-risk operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi‑skilled frontline teams delivering highway operations.
• Oversee compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation.
• Develop and manage multi‑million‑pound operational budgets.

Skills

Senior operational management experience in highways

Leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams

Understanding of H&S, CDM, risk compliance

Experience managing complex operational budgets

Strong stakeholder engagement

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A leading UK public-sector organisation is searching for a Highways Operations Manager in West Yorkshire to lead diverse teams and oversee high-profile highway services. Candidates should possess significant experience in managing operational teams within highways, civil engineering, or environmental services. The role includes responsibility for operational budgets, compliance with health and safety legislation, and delivery of complex service improvements. This position offers influence on regional infrastructure and environment projects, with a strong community impact.