About the Company

Join a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and improving critical highway infrastructure. The company manages key road networks, ensuring their safety, functionality, and efficiency.

About the Role

As a Road Manager, you will lead the day-to-day and long-term maintenance of highway assets. You will oversee operatives, contractors, and key stakeholders to deliver maintenance projects efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage all highway maintenance and operations in line with DBFO contract requirements.

* Oversee contractors and operatives, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

* Develop and maintain an annual works program, ensuring effective asset management and timely intervention.

* Manage budgets, track expenditures, and liaise with the commercial team for cost control.

* Implement process improvements and innovative solutions for complex highway schemes.

* Ensure compliance with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and environmental policies.

* Liaise with key stakeholders, including TfL, local authorities, and third parties, to coordinate projects and resolve issues.

* Oversee winter maintenance, street cleaning, and emergency response planning.

* Supervise highways inspections, planned works, and utility coordination.

What We're Looking For

* Experience in highways asset management, project management, and contractor supervision.

* Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams and fostering professional growth.

* Commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, contracts (preferably NEC), and procurement.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to liaise with local authorities and contractors.

* Technical knowledge of highway specifications, health & safety regulations, and asset management systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related field (Desirable)

* NRSWA Supervisor & SMSTS or equivalent (Desirable)

* Valid UK Driving Licence (Essential)