Rate: £87.57 p/hour umbrella
Location: Swindon
Contract: Initial 12-month contract
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Highway Asset Manager - Long-Term Contract
Looking for your next strategic leadership role in Highways? Carrington West are recruiting for a Senior Highway Asset Manager on a long-term contract basis in Swindon.
 
The Role
This is a key leadership position managing a team of 14 multi-disciplinary professionals. You'll oversee the delivery of capital and revenue programmes while embedding best practice, innovation, and data-led decision making.
You will take overall responsibility for the development, implementation, and management of highway asset management strategies, policies, and plans. Your focus will be on using robust data, lifecycle modelling, and deterioration forecasting to maintain and invest in assets based on need, risk, and value.
You'll also act as a senior technical adviser on infrastructure matters and represent the organisation at regional and national levels.
 
Teams You Will Lead
The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team covering the full spectrum of highway infrastructure, including:
·Carriageways and Footways
·Structures and Bridges
·Street Lighting and Traffic Signals
·Drainage and Flood Risk Management
·Public Rights of Way
·Highway Records and Compliance
·Surface-Level Car Parks
·Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) Function
·Reservoir and Landfill Compliance
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most comprehensive infrastructure portfolios in the region.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Develop and manage the organisation's long-term highway asset management strategy
·Lead the planning and delivery of lifecycle and investment programmes
·Lead the use and development of the Highway Infrastructure Asset Management System (IAMS)
·Manage asset condition surveys, valuations, and performance monitoring
·Prepare funding bids (e.g. Challenge Fund, Incentive Fund) and support successful submissions
·Develop business cases and lead capital programme planning (~£4m/year)
·Ensure compliance with statutory duties and national guidance including HMEP and the Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice
·Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including elected members, government bodies, and strategic regional alliances
 
What You'll Need to Succeed
·Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
·Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g. ICE, CIHT, or similar)
·IAM Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
·Proven leadership experience in highway asset management
·Strong understanding of lifecycle planning, deterioration modelling, and asset valuation
·Proficiency with asset management systems (e.g. WDM or equivalent)
·Sound knowledge of CDM regulations, highway legislation, and national codes of practice
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 
For a full job description and further information regarding the role please contact Charlie Fox at 02393876024
 
FOOTNOTE: 
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on 02393876024 for more information.  
 
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