What’s involved with this role: Title: Interim Highways Area Service Manager
Job Ref: Leeds 0009 85C6 / 1Hybrid workingKey responsibilities: *Manage a group of staff together with the management, coordination and procurement of materials, contractors and consultants engaged in the management and maintenance of highways infrastructure.

*Manage and control budgets and take responsibility for assigned budgets and agreeing contractual payments.

*Provide a high-quality highways maintenance and winter service to deliver cost effective maintenance of highways infrastructure and highway related projects.

*Develop programmes, design and manage cost effective planned and reactive maintenance of highways infrastructure assets by internal and external suppliers.

*Manage the health and safety of staff and depot operations.

*Manage the cost-effective operation of the depot.

*Manage the procurement and performance of internal and external supplier’s land.

*Interpret corporate vision and values and put into practice through agreed policies and strategies.

*Manage and monitor performance effectively and set clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance.

*Coach and mentor staff and other managers effectively to develop a culture of high performance.

Key requirements: *HND/HNC in Civil Engineering plus 5 years minimum experience of highway maintenance and construction techniques is essential. It is preferred that you are an Incorporated Engineer with experience of supervising an operational workforce

*Knowledgeable in asset management, highway engineering and maintenance practices.

*Good working knowledge of technical standards and the ability to problem solve is essential.

*Have a good working knowledge of CDM legislation and street works legislation would be a distinct advantage too.

*Detailed knowledge of health and safety in relation to highway works, highway operations and risk assessment.

*Working knowledge of CDM legislation.

*Working knowledge of street works legislation.

*Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, inspections and performance information applicable to the service area.

*Detailed understanding of highway works, highway operations and risk assessments. 

*Good understanding of local government political systems, with experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context either working directly for/or with local authorities, governing bodies or other similar.

*Extensive equivalent appropriate experience of a service or operational area relevant to the service area.

*Experience of highway winter services.

*Experience of managing a service across a geographical area to meet customer needs.

*Experience of managing internal and external suppliers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality workmanship and materials.

*Previously led a similar service or operational area to success, including highway winter services

*Computer skills, including familiarity with standard office software applications.

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