- Hourly Rate: £22.51 PAYE or £28.06 Umbrella
- Location: Leeds
- Job Type: Contract
We are seeking a knowledgeable Area Service Manager within Highways with a strong background in asset management, highway engineering, and maintenance practices. This role is ideal for someone with a deep commitment to health and safety and a detailed understanding of highway works and operations.
Day-to-day of the role:- Manage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality workmanship.
- Lead the service or operational area, including highway winter services, to success.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, CDM legislation, and street works legislation.
- Utilise your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to maintain high standards in all projects.
- Navigate the local government political systems effectively, achieving results in a politically sensitive environment.
- HND/HNC in Civil Engineering.
- Strong experience in highway maintenance and construction techniques.
- Preferred status as an Incorporated Engineer.
- Experience supervising an operational workforce.
- Strong stakeholder relationship management and excellent communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of CDM legislation and street works legislation is advantageous.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Opportunity to work on significant projects in a challenging and rewarding environment.
- Exposure to a politically sensitive and impactful working context.