Works Manager

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to manage our highway frontline teams and ensure the efficient allocation of resources for daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of highway building practices and legislation, as well as the ability to make confident decisions on site with minimal supervision. In addition to managing and promoting health and safety practices, the candidate will be responsible for building accurate costs for schemes, coordinating the highway fleet, and overseeing standby rotas for both highways and winter out-of-hours operations. The candidate should also demonstrate a proactive approach to seeking innovative solutions and products to enhance the delivery of highway operations.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the highway frontline teams and ensure the efficient allocation of resources for daily operations
• Promote good knowledge and awareness of highway building practices and legislation
• Lead and promote good health and safety practices in line with council policies and legal legislation

Build accurate costs for schemes and ensure prompt and accurate resourcing fo...