Role Purpose Provide strategic, operational and professional leadership for our clients Highways Management service, ensuring a safe, resilient and well-managed highway network that supports the Corporate Plan and Vision 2034. Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering policy, asset management, street works, development control and major programmes across the borough. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop a team of 44 professionals delivering highways policy, programmes and network management. Drive service and corporate improvement, contributing to the Strategic Infrastructure leadership team. Own and deliver revenue budgets and capital programme, including income targets and robust governance. Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across Highways, including the Street works Permit Scheme and DfT legislation. Oversee highways input to major developments and planning applications, ensuring impacts are assessed and consultations handled proactively. Provide expert advice to elected members and senior leaders on highways legislation, policy, strategy and funding. Lead delivery of the Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, championing innovation and best practice. Represent our client regionally and build strong partnerships to influence policy and coordinate delivery. Support economic growth, safer roads, active travel, air quality, congestion reduction and inequality objectives through effective highway management. Qualifications Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering or Transport Planning) or equivalent experience. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Chartered Engineer status or relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience. Experience and Skills Senior-level leadership experience in engineering/highways/transport services. Proven management of revenue/capital budgets and income targets. Experience advising and briefing elected members in a political environment. Strong knowledge of highways management, legislation, strategy and policy. Excellent influencing, negotiation, communication and consultation skills. Customer-focused with experience engaging the public. IT-literate (Microsoft Office) and skilled in stakeholder/partner relationship management.