About the team
Are you an experienced highways professional with strong technical insight, stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering community-focused improvements? We have an exciting opportunity to join Hertfordshire County Council as an Assistant Highway Manager (AHM) - a key advisor and facilitator supporting local councillors in the delivery of infrastructure enhancements through the Highway Locality Budget (HLB).
As part of the Highways team, you will play a critical role in enabling the success of community-prioritised highway projects across Hertfordshire. Working closely with elected Members, you will provide expert advice, manage the end-to-end delivery of HLB-funded schemes, and ensure strict compliance with financial and regulatory frameworks.
This role fits within Level 12 of our professional framework, suitable for technically skilled professionals managing defined service areas and guiding project teams to deliver complex local solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Project Management: Coordinate and manage the lifecycle of HLB schemes—from feasibility to delivery—ensuring adherence to procurement, design, and build timelines.
2. Advisory Support: Act as the primary technical advisor to Local Members, guiding them on scheme eligibility, budget allocation, and project prioritisation in line with council policies.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Build productive relations...