£199.89 PAYE / £250.00 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
37 hours per week
6-month contract
We are working with a Local Authority based in the East of England to recruit a Cyclical Maintenance Lead to take responsibility for the delivery of routine and cyclical highway maintenance programmes across a network of over 3,000km. This role focuses on either surfacing and lining, drainage and winter maintenance, or green infrastructure.
You will manage a team of officers, ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of works while maximising asset lifespan. This is a leadership role that involves programme management, contractor liaison, and performance monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Line manage a team of highway maintenance officers, providing training and performance oversight
- Develop and deliver cyclical maintenance programmes in line with Council policy and asset needs
- Ensure works are completed on time, safely, and to the required quality
- Liaise with contractors and supply chain partners to troubleshoot delivery issues
- Conduct site inspections and spot checks for quality assurance
- Maintain accurate documentation for inspections and legal claims defence
- Collaborate with internal teams, elected members, and community stakeholders
- Identify gaps in maintenance regimes and develop appropriate responses
- Support a Net Zero organisational commitment by 2030
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Highways, or Construction – or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in highways or construction sector
- Strong knowledge of highways legislation (Highways Act 1980, NRSWA 1991)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and programme management skills
- Confident using MS Word, Excel, and Teams
- Professional membership (ICE, IHE, CIHT) desirable
- Streetworks Supervisor certification desirable
