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Role: Head of Highways
Salary: Up to £85,654
East Sussex County Council is a high performing authority serving strong local communities.
Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and coastal towns that are vibrant and inviting.
The Highways Service plays a crucial role in various aspects of life for the whole county, delivering essential services for residents, businesses, and visitors. It oversees both reactive and planned maintenance activities on the county's road network, along with managing significant highway projects.
As the Head of Highways, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management for the service. You will ensure the successful execution of high-profile projects and maintenance programmes, collaborating with our highway service provider, Balfour Beatty Living Places. Additionally, you will serve as the NEC Project Manager for the Council’s Highway Maintenance and Professional Services contract, overseeing all responsibilities as outlined in the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract.
As an innovative and creative leader, you will shape the future direction of the Highways Service. Your active participation in the senior management team of the Communities, Economy, and Transport Department is crucial. You will lead the development of strategies and plans to enhance sustainability and performance across our services. Your forward-thinking ideas will contribute to innovative and effective approaches to service delivery for now and the future.
For a confidential chat about either of these roles please contact our retained advisors at McLean Public: Rebecca Rampat 07957 730837 or Jonathan Swain 07733 304094.
For more information and to apply click here.
Closing date: 7th October 2024