Strategic Lead Highway Maintenance & Operations

As the Strategic Lead for Highway Maintenance & Operation you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment and grant allocations while supporting the business. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders and external partners to deliver the Council's Highways and Operational Service.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading efforts to make positive changes in highway maintenance and operations.
Unlocking investment and securing grants to support the business and infrastructure projects.
Collaborating with key stakeholders and external partners to deliver effective highway services.
Sourcing all funding streams for the Local Highway Plan strategy delivery.
Lead a multi-disciplinary group of professional engineers and technical support staff to delivery highway functions in, Street Lighting, Highway Asset Maintenance, Structures, Flood Risk, Drainage and Highways Operations

Job Requirements:

Experience in highway maintenance and operations.
Strong understanding of sourcing and securing funding for infrastructure projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including public authorities and external partners.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to lead and implement strategic plans.

Benefits:

Opportunity to play a significant role in improving local infrastructure.
Engage with high-level stakeholders and make impactful decisions.
Professional development and collaborative working environment.
Support in achieving strategic objectives and driving positive change in the community.
If you are a professional with experience in highways maintenance and operations, and you are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you