Senior Operations Manager – Highways Local AuthorityLocation: West Yorkshire (District-Based, Multi-Site)Salary: £60k - £75k Target, Exceptional Package and Pension Contract: Permanent | Full-TimeSector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure OperationsA leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways Senior Operations Manager to lead large, high-profile frontline highway services across a major district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels—ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large-scale public realm delivery.The role oversees a complex portfolio including:Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with Multi-million-pound assets and budgetsYou’ll lead c100+ skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff, manage a multi-functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district’s network safe, open, and resilient.Key Responsibilities – Senior Operations Manager, Highways – Local Authority Lead and manage diverse multi-skilled frontline teams delivering district-wide highway, drainage, and winter maintenance operations.Oversee planned, reactive, and emergency works, ensuring safe and efficient operation.sAct as Transport Manager under the organisation’s Operator’s Licence, managing fleet compliance and high-risk operational environmentsManage capital and revenue delivery through internal teams and contractorsEnsure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of workMaintain high-profile public-facing services, respond to weather events and highway emergenciesDevelop and manage multi-million-pound operational budgets, assets, and equipmentBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders, elected members, trade unions ns, and contractorsDrive service improvement, innovation, and workforce developmentKey Requirements– Senior Operations Manager, HighwaysSignificant senior operational management experience in highways, civil engineering, environmental services, construction, utilities, or large-scale public realm operationsStrong leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams and unionised workforcesIn-depth understanding of H&S, CDM, risk, compliance, and management of high-risk operational sitesProven experience managing complex operational budgets, plant, vehicles, and large-scale assetsExperience coordinating contractors and delivering large capital/revenue programmesStrong stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead in a politically aware environmentFull driving licenceDegree in Civil Engineering (or extensive equivalent experience)IOSH Managing Safely & to obtain CPC Transport Manager if requiredExperience in Highways in Utilities (Water/Gas/Power/Fibre) and Civil Engineering / Highways Contractors encouraged Why This Role? Senior Operations Manager, Highways Lead one of the region’s most high-profile, essential, and visible public services.Autonomy to shape service direction, improvement, and operational strategySignificant influence across regeneration, infrastructure, and environmental projectsManage a major operational team with meaningful community impactSenior leadership presence with political, community and multi-agency visibilityAll enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.Contact mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk or 0113 2123519Public Sector / Local AuthoritiesHighway Operations, Road Maintenance, Winter Services, PROW, Fleet Management, Environmental Services, Highway Inspector, Highway Asset ManagementIndustry: Government Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, Transport / LogisticsHighway Operations, Environmental Services, Transport, Public WorksJob Functions:Operations / MaintenanceEngineering / Technical ServicesFleet / Transport ManagementCivil / Highway EngineeringYou are likely to be a Highway Operations Manager, Senior Highway Engineer, Winter Services Manager, Highways Asset Manager, Senior Civil Engineer – Roads.Principal Consultant – Highways, Construction Manager – Highway Schemes