Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 08/04/2026
Job Information
Interim & Executive Management
City Huntingdon
Province Cambridgeshire
Postal Code PE26
Job Description
6 Month Contract With a Local Authority
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the delivery of all routine and cyclical highway maintenance activities across the county, ensuring infrastructure is maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The role focuses on extending asset life, preventing defects, and delivering value for public money through well-planned maintenance programmes, strong contract management, and effective team leadership aligned with organisational priorities and values.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage an area-based team delivering cyclical highway maintenance programmes.
* Oversee day-to-day operations while providing strategic direction.
* Monitor and improve performance against KPIs.
* Develop and oversee scopes of work for cyclical maintenance activities.
* Ensure works specifications are technically accurate and safety-compliant.
* Manage programmes from planning through to delivery, inspection, and payment.
* Implement quality assurance processes including training and audits.
* Administer contracts with service providers using systems such as CEMAR.
* Manage risks, works orders, variations, and remedial actions.
* Support procurement processes including tender preparation, evaluation, and award.
* Keep up to date with industry standards, legislation, and new technologies.
* Introduce and trial innovative materials and methods.
* Ensure consistent quality and sustainable practices across all maintenance activities.
* Manage significant revenue and capital budgets.
* Allocate resources in line with policy, risk, and priorities.
* Identify efficiencies and external funding opportunities.
* Act as a key contact for elected members and stakeholders.
* Provide updates, briefings, and responses to enquiries.
* Build strong relationships with councils, agencies, and community groups.
* Promote and enforce high health and safety standards.
* Ensure safe systems of work for staff and contractors.
* Monitor compliance and continuously improve safety practices.
* Allocate and reassign resources dynamically to meet service demands.
* Support workforce planning, development, and performance management.
* Plan maintenance programmes across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
* Contribute to capital investment strategies and asset management planning.
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Contribute to the organisation’s Net Zero objectives.
Requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Construction, or equivalent experience
* Professional membership (e.g., ICE, IHE, CIHT)
* Strong knowledge of highway maintenance, design standards, and drainage.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., CDM Regulations, Highways Act).
* Knowledge of health & safety best practices.
* Familiarity with contracts (e.g., NEC4) and procurement processes
* Awareness of local government operations
* Programme and project management
* Leadership and team development
* Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
* Strong communication (written and verbal)
* Problem-solving and decision-making
* Proven experience in highway or construction sectors
* Budget and resource management experience
* Experience managing contracts and service delivery
* Experience in physical highway maintenance
* Experience presenting and report writing
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