Head of Highways Maintenance and Management
£485 per day
Inside IR35
6 month initial interim contract
South East Local Authority
Hybrid working
Interviews are set to take place ASAP.
Reporting into the Service Director, you will be responsible for services within the Place and Sustainability directorate with the aim of improving Transport and connectivity for all communities, whilst protecting and enhancing the environment.
Your duties as the Head of Highways:
1. To help deliver a cost effective highways and maintenance service that meets governance and regulatory requirements, whilst meeting the needs of the community and supports the councils corporate priorities.
2. Responsible for the financial management of the team budget as well as the capital expenditure budgets.
3. You will have oversight and management of the Contract & Capital Delivery Service that is made up of the following teams: Transport and Connectivity, Infrastructure, Capital and Delivery, Environment and Economy and Regulatory Services.
4. You will lead the team on various projects that include Maintenance programmes, Street Lighting Capital Renewal programmes and Local Implementation Plans.
Your previous experience as a Head of Highways:
1. In-depth knowledge of council’s statutory obligations for this service, including; Traffic Management Act, Highways Act, New Roads & Street Works Act, Road Traffic Act and Countryside & Rights of Way Act.
2. A proven track record of operating at this level within local government highways and transport.
3. An ability to manage high profile projects and priorities, whilst being able to successfully lead teams and departments.
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