Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
This is an exciting role leading maintenance and construction delivery across Northumberland's extensive highways and transport network.
Responsible for managing and leading a large in house highway delivery organisation together with private sector contractors and suppliers, and with regular annual revenue and capital budgets of £35m and over, the role is key to meeting the Council's desire to improve the quality of our road network and to improve connectivity for our communities.
The post-holder will have a wide range of responsibility including road and bridge maintenance, winter services, Out of hours activities, street lighting, construction of new infrastructure, health and safety, efficiency of operations, and delivery of works for third parties.
This is a challenging role working across a wide range of urban and deep rural settings within the varied geography of a county rich in history and outstanding natural beauty with key areas of urban development and close linkages to Northeast region and the wider conurbation.
We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated candidate with the knowledge, ability and enthusiasm to successfully manage these services across this extensive network. The candidate should have a proven track record in leadership, management and improvement of similar services in a comparable environment.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Full UK Driving License
- Engineering Degree or similar qualification and experience, together with evidence of recent relevant Management Training.
- Experience in contract procurement
- In-depth knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedures within a Highways Delivery environment.
For further information about this role, please contact Kris Westerby (Head of Highways) via email; kris.westerby@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
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Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
