Ringway Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead the delivery of Traffic Management and Drainage operations across the Kent County Council highways contract.
This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across a defined geographic area. The role will drive operational performance, manage teams, and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Kent County Council and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of all Traffic Management and Drainage works across the area, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are met
* Oversee planned and reactive operations, including drainage maintenance, cleansing, inspections, and TM deployment
* Drive a strong health & safety culture, ensuring full compliance with NRSWA, Chapter 8, and highways regulations
* Manage and develop operational teams, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to achieve high performance
* Act as the main point of contact for Kent County Council, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
* Monitor budgets, control costs, and deliver against KPIs, identifying efficiencies and improvements
* Support planning teams to ensure effective scheduling, emergency response, and service continuity
Key Requirements and Qualifications
Experience
* Proven experience as an Area Manager / Operations Manager within highways, infrastructure, or utilities.
* Strong background in Traffic Management and/or Drainage operations.
* Experience working on local authority highways contracts is highly desirable.
* Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary operational teams.
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline (desirable)
* SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely (essential or willingness to obtain)
* NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Technical Knowledge
Solid understanding of:
* Highways maintenance and asset management
* Drainage systems and maintenance practices
* Traffic Management (Chapter 8)
* NRSWA regulations