Highways Maintenance Manager
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Car allowance £3,600 per annum or company-provided vehicle
Lead the future of highways services in North Somerset
An exciting senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highways Operations Manager to take full ownership of a large-scale highways maintenance contract serving communities across North Somerset.
This role offers genuine influence, autonomy, and the chance to build on an already high-performing service that delivers exceptional quality, value for money, and community impact.
The role of Highways Maintenance Manager
Reporting as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will hold full accountability for the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of a Highways Cyclical and Reactive Maintenance Contract, live since April 2024.
Your remit will include:
* Delivery of the annual Winter Maintenance Plan
* Oversight of cyclical services such as gully cleansing
* Management of reactive maintenance, including pothole repairs and patching
* Leadership of operational teams to ensure safety, quality, and performance excellence
* Developing the service for future growth and commercialisation
The service has already demonstrated best value and outstanding quality over the past 12 months — now the focus is on sustaining excellence and unlocking further potential.
About the organisation
This organisation works in close partnership with the local authority, maintaining over 1,100km of highways, delivering 24/7 emergency response, winter services, drainage, kerbing, signage and linemarking, alongside commercial environmental and highway services.
More than just a service provider, the organisation is deeply rooted in the local community and committed to creating a positive impact — for residents, partners, and employees alike.
What we’re looking for in the Highways Maintenance Manager
We’re keen to hear from candidates with a strong background in highway maintenance or similar operational environments, particularly those with service delivery leadership experience.
Essential experience and skills:
* Proven experience managing highways maintenance or comparable operations
* Qualified operator/technician with excellent knowledge of highways regulations
* A strong commitment to a zero-harm safety culture
* Demonstrable success in lean working and continuous improvement
* Strong IT, analytical and financial management skills
* Confident communicator with excellent presentation ability
* Proven ability to negotiate, influence and build effective client relationships
What’s on offer for the Highways Maintenance Manager
This is a role where your contribution is genuinely valued and rewarded:
* £50,000 – £60,000 salary (DOE)
* Car allowance (£3,600 p.a.) or company-provided vehicle
* Company pension with 5% employer contribution
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Free life assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (for you and your household)
* Local gym discounts (including swimming and classes)
* Career progression through internal promotion
* Funded training, professional qualifications and vocational certificates
* Access to an in-house Driver Training Academy
Ready to lead, improve and grow a critical public service?
If you’re an experienced highways professional looking for a senior leadership role with real impact, long-term stability, and excellent development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you
Job Role: Highways Maintenance Manager
Location: Winscombe, North Somerset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000