Senior Highway Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago


West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Spencer Clarke Group Full time

Job Title:
Senior Highway Engineering Manager

Location:
West Yorkshire

Duration:
Interim/ongoing

Rate:
Inside IR35 - £70-87 per hour dependent on experience


Spencer Clarke Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Highway Engineering Manager to lead and manage a dedicated team within the Highway Maintenance division.

This position involves directing the feasibility, design, procurement, and execution of various projects across designated parliamentary constituencies. You will ensure alignment with organizational policies, budgetary constraints, and financial regulations while providing expert guidance on highway maintenance matters.

Main Responsibilities


Oversee a team of professionals in executing highway maintenance initiatives, including engineering designs, preparation of contract documents, procurement processes, and the delivery of maintenance projects.

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, legal obligations, council regulations, financial protocols, and public sector procurement guidelines.

Maintain current knowledge of highway maintenance practices, procurement strategies, construction methodologies, statutory regulations, and emerging technologies.
Implement requirements from design manuals, codes of practice, technical standards, and advisory notes in the team's operations.

Act as a representative for the Service in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, community members, and at formal committee or inquiry sessions as necessary.

Fulfill responsibilities outlined in the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, including the role of Principal Designer.

Experience and Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in managing a variety of highway maintenance projects valued up to £5 million within a large engineering organization.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with the public, meeting the Advanced threshold level.
Experience in navigating a political landscape, engaging with diverse stakeholders to gain project support.
Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PRINCE2.
Experience in financial management of capital work programs, including budget formulation, expenditure forecasting, and oversight of complex budgets.

Possession of HNC/D in Civil Engineering (pre-1999 intake) or a related field, OR BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (post-1999 intake), OR NVQ Level 6 in Civil Engineering, OR an equivalent qualification recognized by the Engineering Council UK as a foundation for Incorporated Engineer status.

Incorporated Engineer status.

How to Apply


If you are a proactive and experienced Senior Highway Engineering Manager with a robust background in highway maintenance and project management, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Please submit your CV for consideration.

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