Cyclical Maintenance Manager

6 Month Contract With a Local Authority

To lead and manage the delivery of all routine and cyclical highway maintenance activities across the county ensuring infrastructure is maintained safely efficiently and cost-effectively. The role focuses on extending asset life preventing defects and delivering value for public money through well-planned maintenance programmes strong contract management and effective team leadership aligned with organisational priorities and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an area-based team delivering cyclical highway maintenance programmes.
  
• Oversee day-to-day operations while providing strategic direction.
  
• Monitor and improve performance against KPIs.
  
• Develop and oversee scopes of work for cyclical maintenance activities.
  
• Ensure works specifications are technically accurate and safety-compliant.
  
• Manage programmes from planning through to delivery inspection and payment.
  
• Implement quality assurance processes including training and audits.
  
• Administer contracts with service providers using systems such as CEMAR.
  
• Manage risks works orders variations and remedial actions.
  
• Support procurement processes including tender preparation evaluation and award.
  
• Keep up to date with industry standards legislation and new technologies.
  
• Introduce and trial innovative materials and methods.
  
• Ensure consistent quality and sustainable practices across all maintenance activities.
  
• Manage significant revenue and capital budgets.
  
• Allocate resources in line with policy risk and priorities.
  
• Identify efficiencies and external funding opportunities.
  
• Act as a key contact for elected members and stakeholders.
  
• Provide updates briefings and responses to enquiries.
  
• Build strong relationships with councils agencies and community groups.
  
• Promote and enforce high health and safety standards.
  
• Ensure safe systems of work for staff and contractors.
  
• Monitor compliance and continuously improve safety practices.
  
• Allocate and reassign resources dynamically to meet service demands.
  
• Support workforce planning development and performance management.
  
• Plan maintenance programmes across short medium and long-term horizons.
  
• Contribute to capital investment strategies and asset management planning.
  
• Promote equality diversity and inclusion.
  
• Contribute to the organisations Net Zero objectives.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering Highway Engineering Construction or equivalent experience
  
• Professional membership (e.g. ICE IHE CIHT)
  
• NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor qualification
  
• Strong knowledge of highway maintenance design standards and drainage.
  
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. CDM Regulations Highways Act).
  
• Knowledge of health & safety best practices.
  
• Familiarity with contracts (e.g. NEC4) and procurement processes
  
• Awareness of local government operations
  
• Programme and project management
  
• Leadership and team development
  
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
  
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
  
• Problem-solving and decision-making
  
• IT proficiency (e.g. MS Office)
  
• Proven experience in highway or construction sectors
  
• Budget and resource management experience
  
• Experience managing contracts and service delivery
  
• Experience in physical highway maintenance
  
• Experience presenting and report writing
  

Additional Information

• 37 Hours Per Week
  
• Enhanced DBS is Required
  
• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• Hybrid Working (3 days In office)