Would you like to be part of our friendly, welcoming Area 7 Highways team, proud to manage the highway network in and around the Selby area. We are looking for an experienced Engineer to join the team as a Highways Maintenance Manager Selby is a vibrant market town in North Yorkshire, known for its rich history, scenic countryside, and strong community spirit. The area includes a mix of rural and urban environments, offering a diverse range of highway maintenance challenges—from managing busy town centre routes to maintaining quieter country lanes. Selby’s strategic location near major transport links like the A19 and M62 also makes it a key area for regional connectivity. As part of Area 7, you’ll be working alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality services, improving road safety, and ensuring the network remains resilient and efficient for all users. The Role As a Maintenance Manager you will be liaising and collaborating with our delivery partners to develop positive relationships and improve delivery performance across our Highways North Yorkshire partnership. This is a key element of the role as well as fostering good relationships with Elected Members and the wider community of stakeholders we engage with. The Highways Operations Unit is responsible for the implementation of highway improvement and maintenance schemes, routine highway maintenance activities, delivery of the winter maintenance services, local network management and liaison with the public at a local level. The main focus of the role of Maintenance Manager will be to lead the team to ensure highway safety compliance. You will: · assess and identify highway maintenance works, including drainage and surface treatments. · prepare design briefs that contribute to the delivery of the local capital programme, including the monitoring and management of local budgets. · assist in delivering our winter service in your capacity as duty manager on a standby rota basis as well as assisting with other emergencies. The role will include some occasional out of hours working. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to further develop their career and management skills within the Highways Service and the Council. The role allows for continuous learning and development, fostering personal and professional growth. To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications and attributes: Possession of an HNC/HND in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent qualifications Proven capability to deputise effectively for the Area Manager when required Extensive experience in highways-related projects and operations A strong background in designing and implementing maintenance and improvement schemes Proficiency in budgetary planning, monitoring, and control Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with the public A strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service A clear understanding of political processes and awareness of the public sector environment What can we offer you? When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days per year after 5 years continuous service, plus public holidays. Up to 10 days extra leave can be purchased at any time. Extended unpaid leave is available for career breaks subject to business needs. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. If you are looking for salary sacrifice schemes such as: Car scheme, Salary Finance, Cycle to work, Technology you can spread the cost from your monthly salary. Plus, lots more… Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits. Contact & Apply For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Hannah Benson on Hannah.Benson@northyorks.gov.uk. Key Documents: Job Description Total Rewards Brochure To apply please click the Apply Now link below.