Overview
Would you like to be part of our friendly, welcoming Area 1 Highways team, proud to manage all aspects of the highway network in and around Richmond and the North Yorkshire Dales National Park? 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* some occasional out of hours working may be required
Qualifications
* 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
Benefits
* 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
* Lifestyle Savings: discounts across hundreds of 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…
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