Programme Manager – Highways
We’re looking for a Programme Manager to join our Highways team based in Glastonbury, Somerset to take accountability for Programme Performance & Quality function on the Somerset Highways Term Service Contact. A driving licence is essential as you’ll travel between offices, depots and work sites across Somerset, representing both Kier and Somerset Council.
Location & Hours
Glastonbury, Somerset – travel to sites required with some remote working available.
Permanent Fulltime – 40 hours per week. Some flexibility on hours available if desired.
Salary & Benefits
£50,000 – £60,000 per year + private healthcare + £6.7k annual car allowance + benefits.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
* Contractor Plan – creation, management and maintenance of data and reporting.
* Somerset Annual Plan – oversee and manage Service Instructions from the Client ensuring alignment with Contractor Plan.
* Performance Management – lead with client for Low Service Damages, FPNs and KPIs including weekly analysis and sign‑off and internal performance discussions.
* Highways Operations Board – active member and contributor, including development of meeting record pack.
* Commercial Monthly Reviews – work closely with commercial, finance and operational colleagues to share robust delivery information aligning to Annual and Contractor Plans.
What are we looking for?
* Strong knowledge and experience of planning and scheduling highway works, including Streetworks requirements.
* Expertise in managing business performance including analysis of FPNs and Low Service Damages.
* Proven experience of successfully managing and leading teams within highways maintenance contracts.
* Collaborative working and risk management experience, including early contractor involvement, sufficient to instil confidence in works commissioners.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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