Network Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Isle of Wight - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5-6 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Deputy Contract Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Strategic Manager and Service Director in managing the Highways PFI contract. This position is vital for ensuring effective contract management through robust scrutiny frameworks performance management of SPV/OpCo site inspections audits and stakeholder engagement with elected members Town and Parish councils. The Deputy Contract Manager will lead network management and operational aspects of the contract ensuring compliance and driving service excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all network management and operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract.
Scrutinize and approve Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programmes and planned investment strategies.
Review maintenance strategies for all assets within the O&M programme.
Oversee NRSWA compliance road space bookings emergency closures and statutory undertaker programmes.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in highways contract management or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of PFI frameworks O&M programmes and asset management strategies.
Experience in performance monitoring audits and compliance management.
Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholder engagement and governance boards.

Essential Qualifications Required

Degree in Civil Engineering Highways Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Professional membership (e.g. ICE CIHT) desirable.
Knowledge of NRSWA regulations and highways legislation.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Location: County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD United Kingdom
Individual will need to be on the Isle of Wight for 2 - 3 days per week (own transport useful but not essential)

The role closes on 28th November 2025 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

Working in collaboration with the Network Management team this role forms part of the Senior Contract Management Team (SCMT) providing support to the Strategic Manager and the Service Director to ensure an effective scrutiny framework; performance management of SPV/OpCo; site inspections and audits; communication with stakeholders including elected members and Town and Parish councils

Required Education:

5-6 months contract with a local authoritySummaryThe Deputy Contract Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Strategic Manager and Service Director in managing the Highways PFI contract. This position is vital for ensuring effective contract management through robust scrutiny frameworks p...