Highways Service Area Manager - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Description

Job Title: Highways Service Area Manager

Salary: PO4 £43, £46,464.00

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds Pottery Fields and Seacroft Highways Depot (2 posts)

As a Highway Service Area Manager, you'll thrive on tackling diverse challenges and finding constructive solutions. Leeds City Council is a major employer in the region with a workforce exceeding 14,000 individuals. We are dedicated to attracting and nurturing talented individuals who embody our council values and aspirations.

About You

As a Highways Service Area Manager, you will bring to the role:

• A positive attitude
• Capability to inspire and bring out the best in your team
• Demonstrated track record in service delivery within a highway environment
• Ability to strategize and coordinate multiple intricate projects to ensure successful completion
• Effective communication skills to foster a constructive and collaborative relationship with Councillors and clients within the Council

About the Role

As our next Area Service Delivery Manager, you will be accountable for executing a varied works program, encompassing both Capital and revenue projects totaling approximately 3.5 million in value. It is crucial to ensure that projects adhere to Council policies and procedures within specified timelines and budgets. Moreover, you will be responsible for overseeing the safety and efficiency of the workforce under your supervision, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.

The position plays a key role in our Maintenance team, overseeing a designated geographical area in the city and managing projects ranging from minor patching to substantial surfacing and infrastructure works. As an Area Manager, you will also be required to contribute to winter maintenance services and address off-hours emergencies in Leeds, with training provided and additional compensation offered.

What We Offer You

We take pride in providing an exceptional employee experience, offering:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement with statutory holidays
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund featuring substantial employer contributions
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements as per service demands
• A clear career progression path and continuous professional development prospects
• An array of staff benefits to enhance your well-being and financial management

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form. Refer to our guidance for additional insights. Ensure all sections are complete before submitting your application. For any queries or a casual discussion about the role, reach out to Ben Cornelly or Nick Hill.

We champion diversity and strive for a workforce that mirrors the demographics of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, recognized as 70th on the Stonewall top 100 employers of 2023 list. Additionally, we are an Age-friendly employer, a Mindful employer, and a Disability Confident leader.

All new Leeds City Council hires are subject to a satisfactory six-month probationary period.

This role is UK-based. Employment is contingent on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or with a relevant work visa. If you lack the right to work in the UK and the role is not eligible for sponsorship, please review if you meet the criteria to apply.

Job Description

Job Purpose: To oversee an operational service dedicated to designing, procuring, and managing the construction of highway infrastructure maintenance and winter service programs and projects in alignment with statutory obligations, policies, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities for Grade:

• Supervise a team of staff alongside managing, coordinating, and procuring materials, contractors, and consultants engaged in the maintenance and management of highways infrastructure.
• Oversee and control budgets, taking charge of allocated budgets and settling contractual payments.
• Deliver top-notch highways maintenance and winter service to ensure cost-effective upkeep of highways infrastructure and related projects.
• Devise programs, design, and oversee cost-effective planned and reactive maintenance of highways infrastructure assets by internal and external providers.
• Ensure staff and depot operations' health and safety compliance.
• Supervise efficient depot operations.
• Oversee procurement and performance of internal and external suppliers.
• Manage plant and material utilization efficiently while monitoring against agreed budgets
• Support the formulation of policies facilitating efficient service delivery, continuous enhancement, and corporate objectives.
• Provide counsel to other departments on highway maintenance practices and specialty services, particularly concerning sustainable maintenance of major projects.

Qualifications

Incorporated Engineer or substantial equivalent relevant experience in highway maintenance and construction.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION: Assessment will involve the Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must exhibit the following criteria within the context of the role's duties for shortlisting: Application of all essential requirements on the application form is imperative to be considered for an interview.

Skills Required

• Ability to translate corporate vision and values into actionable strategies through agreed policies and frameworks.
• Effective performance management and goal setting for individual and service level reviews.
• Efficient coaching and mentoring of staff and managers to foster a high-performance culture.
• Adaptability in managing competing priorities while delivering on various schemes and adjusting to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Active participation in internal and external meetings.
• Establishment of productive working relationships based on respect, trust, and confidence.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Engagement in partnerships involving diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Credible and collaborative work across services and with partners to deliver outstanding services and results.
• Preparation of comprehensive reports, contribution to business case development, and delivery of presentations to varied audiences.
• Effective negotiation with professionals from developers and partner organizations.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including standard office software applications.
• Promotion of equal opportunities and diversity policy adherence in service delivery and employment.

Knowledge Required

• Understanding of asset management, highway engineering, and maintenance practices is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety concerning highway works, operations, and risk evaluation.
• Familiarity with CDM legislation.
• Knowledge of street works legislation.
• Familiarity with legislation, regulations, inspections, policies, and performance data related to the service area.

Experience Required

• Extensive relevant experience in a service or operational setting pertinent to the service area.
• Experience in winter services for highways.
• Experience managing a service across a geographic area to meet customer requirements.
• Supervision of internal and external suppliers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality work and materials.
• Understanding of local government operations and achieving outcomes in a politically sensitive context.

Behavioral & Other Characteristics Required

• Personal integrity with a commitment to fairness, equality, and diversity.
• Motivation and energy to accomplish service objectives.
• Devotion to ongoing professional development.
• Compliance with legal, financial, governance, and control frameworks, including risk management.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates may demonstrate the following criteria for distinction, though meeting all the Desirable requirements is not mandatory, to differentiate between qualified candidates.

Skills Required

• Ability to contribute to change initiatives, enhance service quality, and foster a culture that uplifts standards and performance.
• Capability to progress initiatives and policies from inception to implementation.

Knowledge Required

• Appreciation of and dedication to sustainability in service delivery.
• Understanding of service delivery challenges.

Experience Required

• Experience in the public sector and its interactions with private and third sectors.