Highways Operations Manager

Highways Operations Manager Posted on December 11th, 2025 West Yorkshire £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Type of Job: Permanent Senior Operations Manager - Highways Local AuthorityLocation: West Yorkshire (District-Based, Multi-Site)Salary: £60k - £75k Target , Exceptional Package and PensionContract: Permanent | Full-TimeSector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways Senior Operations Manager to lead large, high-profile frontline highway services across a major district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels-ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large-scale public realm delivery.The role oversees a complex portfolio including:Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with Multi-million-pound assets and budgetsYou'll lead c100+ skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff, manage a multi-functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district's network safe, open, and resilient.Key Responsibilities - Senior Operations Manager, Highways - Local Authority Lead and manage diverse multi-skilled frontline teams delivering district-wide highway, drainage, and winter maintenance operations.Oversee planned, reactive, and emergency works, ensuring safe and efficient operation.Act as Transport Manager under the organisation's Operator's Licence, managing fleet compliance and high-risk operational environmentsManage capital and revenue delivery through internal teams and contractorsEnsure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of workMaintain high-profile public-facing services, respond to weather events and highway emergenciesDevelop and manage multi-million-pound operational budgets, assets, and equipmentBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders, elected members, trade unions ns, and contractorsDrive service improvement, innovation, and workforce development Key Requirements- Senior Operations Manager, Highways Significant senior operational management experience in highways, civil engineering, environmental services, construction, utilities, or large-scale public realm operationsStrong leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams and unionised workforcesIn-depth understanding of H&S, CDM, risk, compliance, and management of high-risk operational sitesProven experience managing complex operational budgets, plant, vehicles, and large-scale assetsExperience coordinating contractors and delivering large capital/revenue programmesStrong stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead in a politically aware environmentFull driving licenceDegree in Civil Engineering (or extensive equivalent experience)IOSH Managing Safely & to obtain CPC Transport Manager if requiredExperience in Highways in Utilities (Water/Gas/Power/Fibre) and Civil Engineering / Highways Contractors encouraged Why This Role? Senior Operations Manager, Highways Lead one of the region's most high-profile, essential, and visible public services.Autonomy to shape service direction, improvement, and operational strategySignificant influence across regeneration, infrastructure, and environmental projectsManage a major operational team with meaningful community impactSenior leadership presence with political, community and multi-agency visibility All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.Contact k or 0113 2123519Public Sector / Local AuthoritiesHighway Operations, Road Maintenance, Winter Services, PROW, Fleet Management, Environmental Services, Highway Inspector, Highway Asset ManagementIndustry: Government Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, Transport / LogisticsHighway Operations, Environmental Services, Transport, Public WorksJob Functions:Operations / MaintenanceEngineering / Technical ServicesFleet / Transport ManagementCivil / Highway EngineeringYou are likely to be a Highway Operations Manager, Highways Maintenance Manager Senior Highway Engineer, Winter Services Manager, Highways Asset Manager, Senior Civil Engineer - Roads.Principal Consultant - Highways, Construction Manager - Highway SchemesOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. More Like This Share Job Share job to: Or: