Team Manager: Highways; Special Projects

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Warwickshire County Council,

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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-party design proposals).
• NEC contract procurement services and NEC contract administration and construction supervision services for highways, bridges (and other structures) and traffic control projects.
• Specialist bridge maintenance and traffic control systems maintenance services, involving urban traffic management and control (UTMC) features.

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 responsibilities for a varying workload which will support 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.

• Lead, empower and develop a highway engineering team to realise its full potential.
• Build good relationships, engage with colleagues and stakeholders, and communicate effectively.
• Solving 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.

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 in accurate spoken English to the public.

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.

If you require any further information regarding the role, please email Kande Bure Bai Kamara, Service Manager (Highways Special Projects) at kandebureb 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 hran 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.

Closing date: 22nd January 2026

Interview date: W/C 16th February 2026