3 months contract with local authority
Job Title: Interim Head of Highways
Location: Enfield with hybrid working options
Duration: 3 months or until permanent recruitment is completed
About the Role:
Enfield is seeking an Interim Head of Highways to oversee the management and maintenance of the councils highway network infrastructure and associated assets. This position will play a crucial role in leading talented teams of highway and civil engineering professionals in maintaining and improving the highways across the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage highway asset management routine and reactive maintenance winter services network management highways structural maintenance revenue and capital maintenance of highway structures and management of the street lighting PFI contract
- Provide professional expert advice and local knowledge in all aspects of highway asset management and maintenance including legislation and best practices
- Utilize experience in procurement contract administration and performance management at a senior level to successfully deliver varied work programs and projects
- Deliver highprofile customerfocused services while ensuring high levels of quality and performance
- Work with senior stakeholders contractors and the public to ensure clear and effective communication across all areas
Requirements
Requirements:
- Extensive and diverse range of knowledge in all aspects of highway asset management and maintenance including legislation and best practices
- Experience in procurement contract administration and performance management at a senior level
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders contractors and the public
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable