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Our public sector client is looking to recruit a Drainage Manager on a 3 month initial contract basis.
Job Purpose
The Highways Drainage Manager will lead on the development, delivery, and management of proactive and cyclical drainage programmes, ensuring effective investigation and resolution of drainage issues on the highway. The postholder will oversee a team of three technical officers and work collaboratively with the wider Local Maintenance Service, the Flooding Team, and other units as part of a 'one team approach.' This role requires excellent communication, leadership, and performance management skills to ensure the timely response to members and the public in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
- The job is a varied post and works to tight deadlines.
- A customer focussed role.
- They will need to be knowledgeable around relevant payroll legislation.
- Have a continuous improvement mindset as the role sits under the Head of Strategic Finance (Improvements, Systems and Transactions).
- They will be comfortable fielding queries from stakeholders in the business at every level.
- A good communicator, able to explain payroll technical information in plain English.
- Technical knowledge around off systems pay calculations, experience of payroll reconciliation activities. Demonstrating an organised approach to their work for instance prioritising work load, collaborating with other team members and escalating as appropriate any governance or compliance issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee proactive and cyclical highways drainage programmes to maintain infrastructure resilience and secure best value for communities.
- Ensure effective and timely investigation and resolution of drainage issues on the highway network.
- Utilise data and asset management systems to prioritise works efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in highways drainage management.
- Manage and provide leadership to a team of three technical officers, setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
- Drive high performance through structured, consistent, and clear processes.
- Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for the team to enhance technical expertise and service delivery.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure effective resource allocation within the team.
- Work closely with the wider Local Maintenance Service to ensure a joined-up approach from the council
- Engage wider teams as part of a 'one team approach' to manage flood risk and drainage challenges effectively.
- Foster strong working relationships with contractors, utility companies, and other relevant stakeholders.
If this role is of interest please apply today for immediate consideration.
Pay Rate:
200 to 270.00 per day
