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Role: Director of Highways
Salary: £97,472 - £131,798
We have a unique opportunity for you to shape, influence and create a better future for Warwickshire. The Director of Highways role at Warwickshire County Council brings together our Engineering Design Services and County Highways functions and you will take a lead role in highways scheme design and delivery; the operation of the Highways Maintenance Contract; managing the highways network for our residents, businesses, and visitors to the county; and delivery of the member delegated budgets scheme.
This is a great time to join us. Warwickshire is an attractive and prosperous county, with a dynamic economy and a growing population. As an inclusive, innovative, and financially sound County Council, you will join a strong leadership team, focused on delivering the best outcomes for our residents and businesses. Warwickshire has just secured a County Devolution Deal, further strengthening our ability to deliver, and demonstrating a strong relationship with government.
You will be responsible for the delivery of high performing services which contribute to the strategic outcomes of the Warwickshire Council Plan, taking direct operational responsibility for services, working closely with our partners and communities to ensure consistent service delivery across the county.
Key responsibilities / What we’re looking for
As a strong, inspiring, and ambitious leader, you will have the ability to develop and maintain high performing teams and shape and direct the work of your service to deliver our priority outcomes. You will have direct operational responsibility over a range of service areas including Network Management; Streetlighting; Forestry; Minor Works; Highways Capital; Highways Section 278; Bridges & Structural Design; and Traffic Control & Information Systems.
You will lead on relevant project and programme boards relating to key highways projects and activities, and develop and maintain strong relationships with other teams, partners, and stakeholders. Through an understanding of the inter-connectivity of your work across the Council, you will strive to work collaboratively with other services to support the wider delivery of Warwickshire County Council’s objectives.
As an accomplished highways engineering professional with local government infrastructure experience, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of highways contract management and procurement strategies, with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects. We seek a leader who understands the political nuances of highways management, recognising that highways services attract significant public attention and are a community concern. You will also show an ability to develop solutions at pace, while supporting people and maintaining a strong behaviour-driven culture. You can see the full job description here.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here:
Chantelle Wooldridge
T: 07557018320
E: [email protected]
Clare Connor
T: 0161 408 0703
E: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 31st January, 9am