Role: Drainage Manager REF 1478482 Contract Length: 3 months rolling contract with possible extension Location: Hybrid/Huntingdon (2 days working from home) - This role requires site visits and the ability to travel across the authority’s area as needed. IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £275 per day Spinwell is recruiting for a Drainage Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DRAINAGE MANAGER The Highways Drainage Manager will lead on the development, delivery, and management of proactive and cyclical drainage programmes, ensuring effective investigation and resolution of drainage issues on the highway. The postholder will oversee a team of three technical officers and work collaboratively with the wider Local Maintenance Service, the Flooding Team, and other units as part of a ‘one team approach.’ This role requires excellent communication, leadership, and performance management skills to ensure the timely response to members and the public in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs). SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DRAINAGE MANAGER Proven experience in highways drainage management, including proactive and reactive maintenance. Strong leadership and line management experience, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Must demonstrate strong collaborative approach and demonstrate experience of managing high performing and collaborative teams Excellent understanding of highways infrastructure, drainage systems, and relevant legislation. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects efficiently, ensuring timely resolution of drainage issues. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working collaboratively across teams and organisations. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to a range of audiences. Experience in driving performance improvement through structured processes and continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a Drainage Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us