Lead the Future of Highways Maintenance

Are you ready to take on a senior leadership role and make a significant impact on infrastructure and connectivity? Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Head of Highways Maintenance and Management to lead critical highways services, ensuring the highest standards in service delivery and customer focus.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Service Director for Infrastructure and Project Delivery, this role includes operational leadership and accountability for:

•   Carriageways, Footways, and Cycleways
•   Green Infrastructure
•   Drainage and Resilience
•   Structures
•   Customer Engagement for Highways Key Responsibilities:

•   Develop and deliver strategic objectives in line with organisational and community needs.
•   Provide operational leadership for highways maintenance services, ensuring compliance withbest practices and legislative requirements.
•   Oversee resource allocation, performance management, and service innovation.
•   Engage with stakeholders, from town councils to contractors, fostering collaboration.
•   Manage budgets and lead efforts to secure funding for key projects.Qualifications and Experience:

•   Degree or extensive experience in civil engineering, project management, or similar.
•   Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., ICE, APM) is desirable.
•   Proven leadership in highways maintenance or related services.

 Strong skills in strategic thinking, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. This role is hybrid, with 2-3 days at the New Shire Hall and essential on-site presence to lead teams

effectively.

Join Us:

Be a visible leader in Cambridgeshire’s efforts to improve transport and connectivity, protect the environment, and drive sustainable economic development.

For further details, reach out today!