Highways Operations Manager

• Senior Operations Manager - Highways Local Authority
• Location:
  
  West Yorkshire (District-Based, Multi-Site)
• Salary: £60k - £75k Target, Exceptional Package and Pension
• Contract:
  
  Permanent | Full-Time
• Sector:
  Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations

A leading UK public‑sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways Senior Operations Manager to lead large, high‑profile frontline highway services across a major district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels—ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large‑scale public realm delivery.

The role oversees a complex portfolio including :

Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with multi‑million‑pound assets and budgets

You’ll lead c100+ skilled and semi‑skilled frontline staff, manage a multi‑functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district’s network safe, open, and resilient.

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