Highways Operations Manager

23 hours ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Omega Resource Group Full time

Senior Operations Manager – Highways, Local Authority Location: West Yorkshire (District-Based, Multi‑Site) Salary: £60k - £75k Target, Exceptional Package and Pension Contract: Permanent | Full‑Time Sector: 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 budgets You’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 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 environments. Manage capital and revenue delivery through internal teams and contractors. Ensure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work. Maintain high‑profile public‑facing services, respond to weather events and highway emergencies. Develop and manage multi‑million‑pound operational budgets, assets and equipment. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, elected members, trade unions and contractors. Drive service improvement, innovation and workforce development. Key Requirements Significant senior operational management experience in highways, civil engineering, environmental services, construction, utilities or large‑scale public realm operations. Strong leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams and unionised workforces. In‑depth understanding of H&S, CDM, risk, compliance and management of high‑risk operational sites. Proven experience managing complex operational budgets, plant, vehicles and large‑scale assets. Experience coordinating contractors and delivering large capital / revenue programmes. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead in a politically aware environment. Full driving licence. Degree in Civil Engineering (or extensive equivalent experience). IOSH Managing Safely & to obtain CPC Transport Manager if required. Experience in Highways in Utilities (Water / Gas / Power / Fibre) and Civil Engineering / Highways Contractors encouraged. Why This Role Lead one of the region's most high‑profile, essential and visible public services. Autonomy to shape service direction, improvement and operational strategy. Significant influence across regeneration, infrastructure and environmental projects. Manage a major operational team with meaningful community impact. Senior leadership presence with political, community and multi‑agency visibility. All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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