Highway Operations Team Leader

2 weeks ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

About the Role

The Highway Operations Team Leader will play a key role in providing a high-quality frontline service, managing the delivery of capital and revenue schemes through internal Highway Maintenance teams and external Contractors. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of large-value capital and revenue programmes across the district, ensuring works are completed to specification within timescales and budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for the delivery of highway maintenance, drainage repairs, Public Rights of Way, Waterbody repairs and maintenance, and road safety schemes.
  • Manage and develop a range of statutory regulations, monitoring and reviewing their impact on the wellbeing of employees, contractors, other road users, and members of the public.
  • Ensure compliance with mandatory Health & Safety and Construction, Design and Management Regulations requirements.
  • Consult and engage with stakeholders to ensure works are carefully planned and programmed to minimize disruption to commuters, shops, and businesses.

Why Wakefield Council?

  • We are a leading council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
  • We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week.
  • 29 days of holidays plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Support and access to high-quality training to help progress your career to the next level.
  • We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and recognize the importance of a good work-life balance.
  • Access to a range of employee support products.
  • Discounted and subsidized public transport.
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • A range of benefits, including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities and discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers.

Essential Requirements

  • Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering or ILM level 5 or similar/extensive relevant experience.
  • IOSH – Managing Safely for Construction Managers or extensive experience in H&S.
  • Extensive construction knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, H&S at Work Act, Traffic Management Act, and New Roads and Street Works Act.

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