Senior Highways Operations Leader: Resilience & Innovation

Connected Local Government; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Midlands seeks a dynamic Works Manager to oversee the operational delivery of highway works. Key responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience in highways, strong knowledge of legislation, and excellent planning skills. This role offers a generous benefits package, including a flexi-time scheme, annual leave scheme, and wellbeing support options.

Benefits

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Derbyshire Rewards

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in highways or infrastructure delivery.
• Proven leadership in high-risk operational environments.
• Demonstrable experience in budget management and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational delivery teams for highway works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Oversee budgets and manage commercial contracts for value.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders regarding works programmes.

Skills

Highways engineering knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Planning and program management

Health and safety commitment

Education

Relevant professional qualification in construction/maintenance

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Job description

A local government authority in East Midlands seeks a dynamic Works Manager to oversee the operational delivery of highway works. Key responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience in highways, strong knowledge of legislation, and excellent planning skills. This role offers a generous benefits package, including a flexi-time scheme, annual leave scheme, and wellbeing support options.