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Operational Highways Manager
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Are you passionate about ensuring that highways delivery supports a safe and serviceable local highway network and assets which makes a difference to communities?
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our Highways team as a Operational Highways Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role and make a real impact on the ground in delivering the highways service across Rutland. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where your expertise will help deliver the highways needs of Rutland.
Rutland is a forward-thinking council with a strong sense of community and identity. Our friendly people, beautiful location and size is what makes Rutland great.
About the role...
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Operational Highways Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of our highways maintenance and improvement programmes. This is a key operational role, ensuring our roads and infrastructure assets are safe, well-maintained, and responsive to the needs of our communities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage the delivery of highways maintenance, reactive repairs, and improvement schemes.
- Lead operational teams and contractors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
- Oversee inspections, asset management, and compliance with safety standards.
- Respond to emergencies and severe weather events, coordinating resources effectively.
- Monitor performance, budgets, and service outcomes.
- Work closely with internal teams, elected members, and the public to resolve issues and improve customer satisfaction.
- Ensure health and safety standards are met across all operational activities.
As the Operational Highways Manager, you'll be a hands-on leader with a strong background in highways operations and service delivery. You'll bring:
- Proven experience in highways maintenance, civil engineering, or infrastructure operations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and health & safety regulations.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and customer service.
- Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent experience.
The Operational Highways Manager interviews will be held on 02 December 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary - being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit or if you have any queries about this role please contact Paul Middleton, Head of Highways and Transport at
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on or email us at
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Salary range
- £51,356 - £54,495 per year
