Interim Head of Highways

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Interim Head of Highways to join their team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of highways services, ensuring efficient and effective delivery in line with statutory requirements and council objectives.

• Managing the Highways Term Service Contract
• Overseeing street lighting operations
• Administering the Professional Services Term Contract
• Supervising streetworks activities
• Conducting safety inspections
• Managing responsive maintenance works and winter maintenance programmes
• Overseeing structural engineering projects
• Managing parking operations and issuing Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders
• Ensuring the maintenance of Public Rights of Way
• Handling third-party claims and conducting technical surveys
• Administering licensing procedures
• Managing IT systems and special projects
• Overseeing TFL and LIP funded schemes
• Ensuring compliance with CIPFA responsibilities
• Monitoring performance to National Indicators
• Managing budgeting processes
• Ensuring adherence to legal and statutory requirements
• Leading staff management, learning and development initiatives

• Extensive experience in highway management and maintenance
• Proven expertise in contract administration
• Strong understanding of streetworks and safety inspection protocols
• Experience with budgeting, performance monitoring, and compliance requirements
• Excellent leadership and staff management skills
• Proficiency in handling IT systems and delivering special projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good knowledge of legal and statutory regulations in highways services

If you have a robust background in highway management and are looking for a challenging interim role, we encourage you to apply now!