This is an excellent opportunity to join Cheshire East’s Highways team at an exciting time. We manage the council’s Highway Service Contract, working collaboratively with our service provider to improve highway services in the borough.
The Commercial Officer role provides day-to-day commercial management of the contract with Cheshire East’s Highways service provider, including the management of costs, issue of task orders / instructions, and review of early warning and compensation events. Work with the service provider to ensure compliance with contract requirements and deliver value for money for the Council.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join Cheshire East Council’s Highways team. It’s an exciting time for our Highways service as we undergo significant changes, expanding our team with new roles to develop our services further.
You’ll be joining an energetic and committed team with a great sense of purpose. We manage the council’s Highway Service Contract, working collaboratively with our service provider to improve highway services in the borough. We’re looking for experienced highways professionals with excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences. Most importantly, you’ll thrive on teamwork and delivering results under pressure.
You will support the work of the Quantity Surveyors, bringing commercial acumen and contract management skills to ensure we achieve value for money.
If this sounds like you and delivering high-quality services for our residents is your passion, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
The role offers a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and the opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
Application Process
Please see the attached job description and additional information in the applicant pack. The closing date for applications is Monday 30 June 2025 at 9am.
If you'd like an informal chat about this role, please contact Alice Hillen via email to arrange a call with the relevant manager: Alice.Hillen@CheshireEast.gov.uk.
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