Highways Maintenance Manager

Highways Maintenance Manager

Salary: £50,000 £ 60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Car allowance £3,600 per annum or company-provided vehicle

An exciting senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highways Operations Manager to take full ownership of a large-scale highways maintenance contract serving communities across North Somerset. This role offers genuine influence, autonomy, and the chance to build on an already high-performing service that delivers exceptional quality, value for money, and community impact.

Reporting as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will hold full accountability for the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of a Highways Cyclical and Reactive Maintenance Contract, live since April 2024.

• Delivery of the annual Winter Maintenance Plan
• Oversight of cyclical services such as gully cleansing
• Management of reactive maintenance, including pothole repairs and patching
• Leadership of operational teams to ensure safety, quality, and performance excellence
• Developing the service for future growth and commercialisation

The service has already demonstrated best value and outstanding quality over the past 12 months; now the focus is on sustaining excellence and unlocking further potential.

This organisation works in close partnership with the local authority, maintaining over 1,100km of highways, delivering 24/7 emergency response, winter services, drainage, kerbing, signage and line marking, alongside commercial environmental and highway services. More than just a service provider, the organisation is deeply rooted in the local community and committed to creating a positive impact for residents, partners, and employees alike.

We are keen to hear from candidates with a strong background in highway maintenance or similar operational environments, particularly those with service delivery leadership experience.

• Proven experience managing highways maintenance or comparable operations
• Qualified operator/technician with excellent knowledge of highways regulations
• A strong commitment to a zero-harm safety culture
• Demonstrable success in lean working and continuous improvement
• Strong IT, analytical and financial management skills
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation ability
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence and build effective client relationships

This is a role where your contribution is genuinely valued and rewarded:

• £50,000 £ 60,000 salary (DOE)
• Car allowance (£3,600 p.a.) or company-provided vehicle
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (for you and your household)
• Local gym discounts (including swimming and classes)
• Career progression through internal promotion
• Funded training professional qualifications and vocational certificates
• Access to an in-house Driver Training Academy

If you are an experienced highways professional looking for a senior leadership role with real impact, long-term stability, and excellent development opportunities, we would love to hear from you.