Team Manager: Highways (Special Projects)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Warwickshire is seeking a Team Manager for Highways Special Projects, requiring a confident civil engineer with extensive highways technical knowledge and leadership experience. The role entails managing a team of engineers, overseeing diverse projects, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining quality processes. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in highway design and NEC contract administration.
• Experience in leading engineering teams with varying skill levels.
• Ability to manage complex technical projects and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a highway engineering team.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Solve complex problems arising from logistical challenges.
• Ensure quality-controlled processes are maintained.

Skills

Highways technical knowledge

Leadership capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Budget management

Effective communication

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

About Warwickshire

Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare's County - but that's only half the story. We're also vibrant and modern. We're home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here. We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that likes to encourage new ways of working.

Engineering Design Services (EDS) is Warwickshire County Council’s service delivery team for civil engineering projects. EDS provides:

• project delivery advice.
• project and programme management services.
• engineering feasibility and detailed design services.
• technical review services (leading to highway authority technical approval of third-partydesign proposals).
• NEC contract procurement services and NEC contract administration and construction supervision services for highways, bridges (and other structures) and traffic control projects. EDS also provides a specialist bridge maintenance and traffic control systems maintenance services, the latter involving urban traffic management and control (UTMC) features.

The Role

EDS Highways Special Projects leads on the highway design and technical review element of major projects designed in-house and technical approval of third-party design proposals. The Team Manager for Special Projects will be responsible for a varying workload which will support the peaks in demand for other Sections. This may include a series of significant major infrastructure projects designed in-house and a tranche of construction projects being delivered on behalf of developers.

We are looking for a confident, experienced civil engineer, with a wealth of highways technical knowledge, NEC contract administration and strong leadership capabilities to perform a senior role within the EDS Highways Special Projects section. The postholder will manage a team of engineers and/or technicians with varying degrees of experience and ability. The workload will be diverse and challenging, and the results will be rewarding.

We need a Team Manager who can:

• lead, empower and develop a highway engineering team to realise its full potential.
• build good relationships, engage with colleagues and stakeholders, and communicate effectively.
• solve complex technical and logistical problems, and also problems which stem from a clash of opinions or objectives.
• manage project delivery in terms of budget and programme control.
• adhere to quality-controlled processes, maintain important records and act in a well-organised manner.
• manage the conflicting priorities and demands associated with local authority infrastructure delivery and remain composed in difficult circumstances, exercise sound judgement and make critical decisions.

The application process for this post consists of an application form and interview which will include a presentation.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice accurately spoken English to the public.

If you require any further information regarding the role, please email Kande Bure Bai Kamara, Service Manager (Highways Special Projects) at [e-mail].

Closing date: 23rd January 2026
Interview date: W/C 16th February 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more.